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Nad Adam 05-07-2003 11:25 AM

Things I'd like to see in my lifetime
 
List the political things you'd like to see in your lifetime, keep it sincere.


To start it off:
A stable democracy in Africa.
A stable democracy in South America.

Sun Tzu 05-07-2003 11:36 AM

A space flight or mission with the crew being compiled of individuals from all countries or at least as many as possible. I think its a good start with Russia. 30 years ago that would have been unthinkable.

Israel and Palestine side by side in peace.

Democracy in China.

I'm aware if some of the arguments on this maybe not all, but the abolishment of the electorial vote in the US.

Severment of privatization of the federal reserve bank.

Gradual conversion of alternate fuel to bring new commerce to the great plains and to America in general. Its time to stop paying farmers not to farm, and theres better things than oil (IMO)

Daval 05-07-2003 11:53 AM

removal of all WMD from the world. - meaning chemical, biological and nucleur weapons.

The_Dude 05-07-2003 03:41 PM

world wide european union

Liquor Dealer 05-07-2003 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Dude
world wide european union
I'm not sure what you mean by this. Do you mean we (the N & S American continents should should become part of what a large part of Europe doesn't want to become a part of already? Or do you mean that we should take this continent and do away with national boundaries and make it one big happy country (we could call it the United Canada of Mexico or something catchy like that). Dude - there may not be a whole lot of unity left by the time the rest of Europe gets a good look at the activities of some of it's major players. Some of these appear to be non uni.

maximusveritas 05-07-2003 05:12 PM

On a similar note as The Dude, I 'd like to see a true United Nations. I'd like to see democracy all over the world. I'd like to see the end of religious fundamentalism. I'd like to see peace on earth. I'd like to see a world where everyone is free, everyone is equal, and everyone's rights are respected.

Liquor Dealer 05-07-2003 06:17 PM

I don't know if by United Nations you mean the organization in NY or if you mean a bunch of united nations. The organization is out. If it were possible to actually unite nations it would solve all the world's problems - not actually, I almost forgot about Texas and Oklahoma. This would approach Utopia and that isn't likely to happen. The EU is probably dead before it ever starts because there are nations in Europe that have to be nombre une! I believe it would be easier to unite the Americas, or at least N America than it would to unite Europe. In spite of our current differences the U.S. and Canada are very much alike - Mexico is in the process of self-destructing. To unite anything south of Mexico would be difficult.

A lot of things would have to happen to have what all of you hint at being world peace.

1. Religion - I'm not sure there can ever be peace so long as there is religion. That's a terrible thing to say but - those who run around talking about peace the most represent the base cause of probably 75% of all the wars in the history of man.

2. Nationalism - Nationalism is good - nationalism is bad - Extreme nationalism causes war. If you need an example WW l should fit the bill. Extreme nationalism leads to arms races and the "my country, right or wrong" attitude that has been so very prevalent in the past couple of months.

3. Unequal distribution of wealth - the haves and the have nots would have to throw it all in a pot and divide it up equally. I have been told that if this were to happen the haves would have it all back in a short time and the have nots would be in worse shape than when they started. Equal distribution of wealth would lead to unacceptable forms of government - forms that have proven to be unworkable in the past.

These are my thoughts - callous as they might appear .

crewsor 05-07-2003 06:51 PM

True racial harmony.

Simple_Min 05-07-2003 06:59 PM

To see humanity to not attack it self. Forget borders, forget racial religious cultural lines and zoom out and view the Blue Earth for some time and realize that a civilization against it self will not survive long.

But...
Now, I return to Reality...

maximusveritas 05-07-2003 07:34 PM

Liquor Dealer,
I don't mean the organization. That's why I put in the qualifier "true".

I agree with your 3 points and hinted at all of them in my post. Of course, I do not think those 3 things will ever happen in my lifetime, but I would sure like to see it.

guthmund 05-07-2003 08:07 PM

You know what I'd like to see in my lifetime?

Mars. That's it. Just Mars.

Kadath 05-07-2003 08:36 PM

I'd like to see one, just one world leader with something other than his or her own best interests in mind. I'd also like to see an end to the two party system in the US.

Sun Tzu 05-07-2003 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by guthmund
You know what I'd like to see in my lifetime?

Mars. That's it. Just Mars.

I second that. China has a manned mission in the works, but it seems the lack of experience will be against them.

www.washtimes.com/world/20020819-2309194.htm

Nad Adam 05-08-2003 09:44 AM

LD
The differences of opinions about the Iraqi war in the EU has been blown out of proportion in the US media to discredit the french and germans. My estimation is 80% of the population in EU(including UK) think that the UK was pussies not to stand up to Bushs respectless rethorics and 19% just don't give a shit.

drewg 05-08-2003 11:09 AM

I'd like to see:

THE REVIVAL OF A HEATHEN SCANDINAVIAN EMPIRE!!!

hmm... nah, maybe not.

1. An end to the so called Communist regime of China
2. An peacefull sollution to the Isreal/Palestine conflict
3. Democracy and prosparity in the Middle East (prefearably put in place by the people themselves and not by the western world)
4. Democracy and prosparity in Africa
5. Democracy and prosparity for the rest of the poor countries who are neither in Africa nor in the middle east
6. An end to the extreme marketliberalism. More power to the elected governments, less to the multibilliondollar companies.
7. Never again experience a revival of the 80ies.
8. A good Norwegian movie, prefearably something epic. About norse mythology, vikings or knights or something.


Well, one can always dream...

Nad Adam 05-08-2003 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drewg
I'd like to see:
8. A good Norwegian movie

Well, there's always 'Elling'. :D

Easytiger 05-08-2003 03:57 PM

True religious and racial tolerance- and by tolerance I mean understanding and respect, not merely a lack of active dislike. I think that if we had that, we'd be on the way to achieving a lot of other stuff too.

guthmund 05-08-2003 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sun Tzu
I second that. China has a manned mission in the works, but it seems the lack of experience will be against them.

www.washtimes.com/world/20020819-2309194.htm

It's really in the best interest of all to try exploring Mars together. With all the budget cuts and such that NASA has had to endure it's looking like the only way to get past the moon is to do it together in a joint mission with folks from all around the world.

But what are the chances of that happening?:(

gibber71 05-11-2003 07:33 PM

I'd like to see the supposed heaven just to see if I would change my ways.

charlesesl 05-11-2003 08:30 PM

peace in the middle east

like that will ever happen

ruggerp11 05-15-2003 09:17 PM

I would like to see a lot of things that will never happen but here is a few:

1. Our relaince on fossil fuels to go away.... and never come back
2. a manned mission to mars (rock on)
3. an international 30-35 hour (mandated) work week... spend more time with your families
4. world *cough*US*cough* conservation. We are nearly at or passed carrying capacity... we need to realize this
5. People to turn off thier TV's and go outside (I think this would be benificial if 3 was mandated and would help 4)
6. a place were people can live and not fear getting sick because medical expenses are too much.
7. A place where I can walk anywhere at 3am and not worry.
8. An international education standard
9. A place where everyone is aware of other cultures (and everyone knows at least two languages)
10.....

There are many many more but meh, if I can dream right?

ARTelevision 05-19-2003 04:33 AM

...a mass rejection of all religion and all mass media by the world's population.

When people are motivated by absurd ideas, they are politically neutralized because they have no ability to think in other than impossibly unrealistic ways.

homerhop 05-19-2003 04:46 AM

A 32 county Republic.
All political leaders being held responsible for their wrong doings
A force able to punish ANY country for its wrong doings
The removal of religion in the running of any country

Grothendieck 05-19-2003 03:22 PM

1. The USA banning landmines: http://www.icbl.org/

2. A fair peace in the Middle East.

3. A European Union that is able to take its humanitarian responsibilities seriously.

4. US world dominace breaking down peacefully and being replaced by a workable World Government.

5. A proof of the Riemann Hypothesis, preferably by myself :)

Frowning Budah 05-24-2003 03:29 PM

Leaders of all countries looking after the needs and wants of their people instead of their own wants and needs.

Lebell 05-24-2003 05:31 PM

Peace in the Middle East.

Free Tibet.

Man on Mars.

Viable Fusion Energy Technology.

XXXs 05-26-2003 04:32 PM

Things I'd like to see.
1. A GREAT president. Someone up there with Lincoln. Too bad I don't remember Reagan.
2. A space worthy vehicle. No more shuttle. Too expensive.
3. A cure for AIDS & cancer.
4. Bin Laden's head on a stick.
5. A peaceful middle east (least likely of my choices).

wayne21 05-28-2003 03:54 AM

A world where we could all just get along and work for the common goal of saving the earth, explore the star's togeather...

seretogis 05-28-2003 04:07 AM

I'd like to see a breed of canine take over as the dominant species, since humans are morally corrupt and cannot be trusted to tell the truth, much less run a world-government.

duckduck 05-29-2003 10:03 PM

The end of it.

** my, aren't I morbid today? **

ganon 05-30-2003 08:17 AM

1. the end of communism and socialism in the entire world.
2. an educational system that reflects history accurately instead of politically correct (revisionist)
3. an end to political correctness
4. racial and gender equality based on facts and not politics
5. the dissolution and dismemberment of the united nations
6. the acceptance of peoples right to worship how they want to
7. stopping the current revenue system and switching to a sales tax system
8. stopping property taxes after 10yrs of ownership
9. stopping the use of public education to further political agendas and going back to fundemental skills being taught.
10. complete disolutionment of the NEA
11. a constitutional amendment that changes the 2nd amendment to simply read "the right of the people to possess and bear arms shall not be infringed"

Fluk 05-30-2003 02:44 PM

I'd like to see policies geared towards worldwide, sustained economic growth and social peace.

Also: more pragmatic and transparent decision-making, less fundamentalism/populism.


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