Watch more jobs go right out the window to the global carpetbagging pedal pushers... unless OBAMA says no that is. sounds like more of what we have... doesn't sound like change to me.



UK's Brown: Now is the time to build global society

LONDON (Reuters) - The international financial crisis has given world leaders a unique opportunity to create a truly global society, Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown will say in a keynote foreign policy speech on Monday.

In his annual speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet, Brown -- who has spearheaded calls for the reform of international financial institutions -- will say Britain, the United States and Europe are key to forging a new world order.

"The alliance between Britain and the U.S. -- and more broadly between Europe and the U.S. -- can and must provide leadership, not in order to make the rules ourselves, but to lead the global effort to build a stronger and more just international order," an excerpt from the speech says.

Brown and other leaders meet in Washington next weekend to discuss longer term solutions for dealing with economic issues following a series of coordinated moves on interest rates and to recapitalize banks in the wake of the financial crisis.

"Uniquely in this global age, it is now in our power to come together so that 2008 is remembered not just for the failure of a financial crash that engulfed the world but for the resilience and optimism with which we faced the storm, endured it and prevailed," Brown will say in his speech on Monday evening.

"...And if we learn from our experience of turning unity of purpose into unity of action, we can together seize this moment of change in our world to create a truly global society."

According to a summary of the speech released by his office, Brown will set out five great challenges the world faces.

These are: terrorism and extremism and the need to reassert faith in democracy; the global economy; climate change; conflict and mechanisms for rebuilding states after conflict; and meeting goals on tackling poverty and disease.

Brown will also identify five stages for tackling the economy, starting with recapitalizing banks so they can resume lending to families and businesses, and better international co-ordination of fiscal and monetary policy.

He also wants immediate action to stop the spread of the financial crisis to middle-income countries, with a new facility for the International Monetary Fund, and agreement on a global trade deal, as well as reform of the global financial system.

"My message is that we must be: internationalist not protectionist; interventionist not neutral; progressive not reactive; and forward looking not frozen by events. We can seize the moment and in doing so build a truly global society."

(Reporting by Jodie Ginsberg; Editing by Janet Lawrence)

http://mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/CBUS/nbusinessNews_uUSTRE4A900K20081110?src=RSS-BUS

You certainly have "high hopes" for Obama

I really wanted to be wrong....but I was not holding my breath either...

I think you are just full of hate. You haven't even given him a chance. You realize he isn't even the president yet, right?

I think some people need to stop using terms like hate on people for pointing out obvious facts.

I posted an article ... these are what world leaders are saying. Maybe instead of not wanting to be confused with facts people should adhere to them, then we would have better govt than this.

I was just stating what was visible to me. Everything you post is negative. You say you were pointing out obvious facts. Did you prove them to be true?

I think instead of hiding your head in the sand you actually bother to see what politicans do & if it's going to do more harm than good.

There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, he most illogically kicks up a row.
Golda Meir

People raise issues to aspire to the best way of resolving problems they face. I suppose if they are ignored it would turn to anger...

I wonder why LIBS would be against that sort of thing since they are professionals at doing the complaining? Now they actually have to come up with ideas...and not this socialist commie govt. either.

i think this is the line from opening post that some have issue with

it is a statement not part of the article

just pointing it out not condoning nor condemning

My ONLY problem with the original quote...

It says what he might do.

It does not say what he did.

Now that my country has spoken.

Let him show us...

He has earned that right by his own labor... and that of many others.

Them DAM commies, they show up everywhere. Socialism has always been apart of our society whether we like it or not! Health care is a good argument. I believe we already pay for the uninsured in a socialized way. No one is turned down. Health care at any ER!!! We pay by higher cost and premiums. Why not pay a $100(DR) prevention on a $1500(ER) cost. Since no one is denied health care I like paying the $100 every time. The savings alone would almost pay for a so called socialist program already in place without having to raise my taxes. Put people on existing plans.Yes it might seem wrong to pay but if you look at it don't we all do that already!!!!!

he can be a great man if he wants to be

only time will tell

If you are dissatisfied with something, on average, you will tell 7 people about it.
Satisfied, you will tell 2 ..

This is why bad news travels faster than good.



Im astounded you have the temerity to say this ...

You, who uses the word hate on a regular basis when presented with the lack-of-god obvious facts.

Why not shut up whining and whingeing and just support the man that has been elected as your president. (That is when he finally becomes president)

Your brand of 2nd-hand politics are unpopular. (This time around)
Im sure they will come back into fashion soon.

This is what your people have said.
Now live with it!

that's the part that hasn't changed

I agree--this almost feels like condemnation before the action--He's not in office yet---your points above are good ones.

-Drew

haha

Notice the part 3 on this?

All before Obama has been sworn in.