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This book examines the notion of "free trade" and the issues raised by adopting the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Essays by Ralph Nader, Jerry Brown, William Greider, Margaret Atwood, Mark Ritchie, Wendell Berry, Pat Choate, and others.
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Laissez-Faire-Fairy.......2006-05-17
The case against free trade written by 19 objective essays is the real consequense of free trade.This book will give you all you need to stop free trade by voting out those who support it.Published 1993 it still is the essense,CAFTA has been added,but is it under review.Fast tracting is suppose to be stopped will it be.
It has been disclosed by rumor that the fairy is a Rat in disquise.This has not been substantiated by our source,but we will keep an open mind.
Free trade in nothing but a monopoly which is international.The coporat want Democratic socailism for them but not for you.They fix prices,they make all countries to play under same rules.They reduce the food standard,milk for babies in all countries will be the same,and this is endless and we will go to hell.The world will be the same all third world.Think.
We are living in historic times if we do not take america back in 2006,2008 we will no longer have a nation HR4437.Without guts you will cease to exist Free trade and immigration will break our nation,never to be fixed again.Our death for the lack of guts.Are we going to let old men and women make the last stand,and then deny we are responsible.Are we that corrupt??????? And weak????????...................................
The following is for morons eyes only.GATT General agreement on teriff and trade.NAFTA North american free trade agreement.New CAFTA Central american free trade agreement.Fast tract.Page 53 The fast tract approval process limits congress ability to scrutinize and modify trade agreements.Thus under fast tract procedure no impliment to the implimenting legislation or the trade agreement are permitted,debate in either house is limited to not more than 20 hours,and a floor vote must be taken within 60 to 90 days of the submission of the agreement to congress.In other words,the implimenting legislation must be adopted by yes or no vote within60 to 90 days legislative days of it submission by the president.Will it be repeal.What kind of congress would allow this.?????????????
Page 1 The forture 200's GATT and NAFTA would make the air you breath dirtier and the water you drink more polluted.It would cost jobs,depress wages levels,and make work place less safe.It would destroy family farms and undermine cosumer protections such as those ensuring that the food you eat is not compromised by unsanitary conditions or higher levels of pesticides and perservatives.
Page164 One reason for the decline of grain farming was the importation of grain into Rome from the rich grain lands of sicily and EgyptIn sicily these grain land lands had been appropriated by rich men and scheming politicians who farm them with slave labor.As a result the markets of Rome were flooded with cheap grain.Grain became so cheap that the farmers who still owned small pieces of land could not get enough money for the grain they raised to support their familes and pay their taxes.They were forced to to turn their farms over to rich landowners.On the land of Italy slave gangs working under overseers took the place of the old Roman farmer,the very backbone of the state,etc EMINENT DOMAIN,DEPRESSION,POPULACE MOVEMENT US 1930ties and before.Federal Reserve UNCONSTITUTIONAL .Recession ,depression.inflation,International Bankers they are the fairy
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CURRENCY Manipulation,FIAT money,WORTHLESS.GOLD who controls it.
Devaluation of the coin,etc.Shares,bonds, mutual funds,a JOKE on you it is taking you down with cridit cards included yes,yes,yes.Have you seen the light MORON vote them out.DEFICIT,INTEREST RATE MORON.COMPOUNDED FOREVER ROME again.
One hundred people cannot compete with one 1,000 people on a equal basis.China and India will eat us alive until we are no more.A child can understand the equation.You cannot have equal trading,if you do, you go down the tubes.Like immigration they will kill us as a nation and all of the western world.France is more DEMOCRATIC than US.Strong UNIONS,REAGAN took them out in U.S. along with his coporat friends,and supporters.Cheap labor SHEEP,brainwished,the computer mind cannot think BRAINWASHED.NO wonder the MORONS are DIStracted, computer high tec gratification,no outside world.Canot analylize,or otherwise.This is what your education has done along with the FAIRY,you cannot think just like a ROBOT MORON
Free trade and population go together over population,Profit for excess population, and power by reducing power of individual.Devalue the individual,and make him a slave,no representation.Over population is the greatest threat to mankind.Yes global warming,necleur War is with us also.The more sheep you have the more profit you make,but at a point there are to many, over production,so you have a war or bird flu to reduce and distract them from voting,or you create fear of some evil attact,You say they are not democratic if they do not play your game.30 percent live by these ends,but pretend to be true americans, they wear flags on their coats,and other places were the sun does not shine.They love us.TAKE AMERICA BACK,VOTE THEM OUT.The sellout on free trade,immigration.TAKE AMERICA BACK.
The supreme court,senate congress,electric voting,not accountable.Congress has allowed the country to become totally corrupt.It has not enforced the law of the U.S.How can you forgive them.If they do not get their act together and vote right vote them out,out,out,send them to the moon the alians are waiting,mars too.
Democratic socialism as in France would be a good start. The international bankers,and other coporat hate FRANCE,WHY.????????
WE no the NWO is at hand,no nations, just slaves.War,death,over population,hunger,Fear,class struggle,greed,hate,DECEPTION this is the good life for desert NUCLEUR WAR,for oil,and international bankers.OIL,OIL,OIL= alternative energy.There is no energy shortage.
Free trade traidors, VW BUG PEOPLES CAR 1930s 35 40 miles per gallion.Today 25 miles per gallion adverage.The cause of suffering is luxury.We do not conserve,we do not know how,brainwashed.A 1960 a 12 year high shool degree exceeds a BA in Reading,writing and arithmetic,and many other subjects.Over population degrades the system and the quality of life.IQ reduced because of less quality.
In conclusion do not let any professor tell you you should not debate the subject and discuss in class the pro and con of a subject.If he does he is not educating you ,but BRAINWAShing you out of fear.You know they are affraid of the truth,and want to undermind the american people.Have them investigated for TREASON.Who are they serving,they are double talkers and liars.They are in all the universities.Think in black and white not color that is how they have confuse you.Take your universities back.Know your history and be proud,Have manatory physical education,all exercise,technology is not the essense of life.We need to turn back in education,and culture before JFK was killed by you know who,not Oswald MORON,MORon.You do not even know you are a amoron,stupid too.No U.S.History Charles Beard,good luck.You are being cheated and do not know it moron MORON.????????????????????????????????????????.
Take care of our nation first-no immigration until every american has a job and ,decent standard of living.Free medical and car insurance for all americam citizens.Regulated coporations that pay tax along with the rich and upper classes.The middle class is dying,the poor have no benefits,no draft army,the brave are being killed for the worthless coporat FAIRY stop this deception,throw out the congress we are invested with adictive greed,corruption that equqls that of ROME.CREDIT cards what a rip off you a slave forever,congress let it happen along with their coporat faries.Liberty or death.
Compelling, for unusual reasons.......2004-05-17
The proponents of free trade have had at their disposal a convincing and, often times, quite believable theory to describe the way that the world functions. As a liberal, I have frequently wanted to reject all the theoretical underpinnings of free trade. I've spent many hours trying to fill their theory with holes. At the same time, as an economics major and free thinker, it's just not been tenable for me to disregard modern economic theory. There are no alternatives that could take the theory's place in effectiveness, or in accuracy. In sum, I picked up this book at a time when what I wanted to believe did not gel with what I was compelled to believe, academically.
This book does not explicitly offer a "third way" that could substitute for capitalism or socialism. And as might be expected, the authors make a big deal out of the bad things that come with economic liberalism. The "Race to The Bottom" is mentioned quite often. In this sense, there's not much new here. Read Soros, Stiglitz, Greider, or even Wallerstien - you'll find a lot of the same thing.
What is unique about this book, and why I am giving it five stars, is that the book added a new dimension to the context of my discontent with the current "system." More exactly: the alternative theory that could come out of this book pales to liberalism; much of the liberal thought about economics has to do with values, and it not often as compelling as the official theory; and while this book emphasizes values to a great deal (state sovereignty, for example) it tends to emphasize values that are much more axiomatic. For example: The authors describe how the specifics of NAFTA were not made readily and directly available to the public; and even once they were, the document was so convoluted and inaccessible that hardly anyone bothered to read it.
This example (there are many others) is useful to me because it does not necessitate e a conflict with liberalism. In other words: It may be true that free trade works best. I don't want to believe that, I am compelled nevertheless to believe that, but no matter what I believe about free trade, I am positive that trade agreements should be made available to the public (quickly, cheaply, and in a language that can be understood). Values are still involved. But the answers to the "value questions" are answered axiomatically, for most of us. This book is unique and valuable (no pun) for the reason that it criticizes free trade in a way that (1) the criticism will either be accepted or rejected immediately, and (2) the criticism is not contradictory, and may be useful, to the liberalist's theory that has been so difficult to dethrone.
It'll Change your Mind.......2000-11-30
This is an excellent book written by some of the leading authorities on NAFTA and GATT (Including Ralph Nader). Each "chapter" written by a different person is short and to the point. You can read as much or as little as you want, without feeling the need to finish the chapter. This book WILL make you sweat with anger at points. It is an excellent read.
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This popular book takes a combination strategic/systems approach to the study of organization theory. Completely updated with current cases and examples, the 5th Edition now offers the expertise of co-author Lawrence Gates who has given the book a more simplified writing style.
KEY TOPICS: Divided into five major parts, it begins by examining the organization's outside (macro) environment and the way that organizations develop systems to link up with and know this environment; studies information management and strategy formulation; considers such traditional organization theory subjects as goals, design, and structure; concludes with an analysis of the more dynamic aspects of modern organization theory, culture, conflict, power, authority, politics, and change. For management professionals.
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The results are in. The evidence has been analyzed. Research shows that the lack of enterprise-wide training is the biggest reason for ERP implementation failures. It is the single most important precursor to achieving success. Integrated Learning for ERP Success is the first resource to offer a specifically defined, comprehensive method for planning, delivering, and evaluating ERP training efforts. It even includes formulas for determining training return on investment. The Learning Requirements Planning (LRP) process presented involves a six-step enterprise-level instructional design model that when implemented correctly assures success. If you would rather have a root canal than oversee an ERP implementation, you are not alone. But like avoiding a root canal, avoiding ERP implementation only causes more pain. This book eases the implementation pain. It shows you how a formal plan for learning will increase the productivity of the ERP implementation team, shorten overall implementation time, and substantially decrease implementation costs. It also provides a discussion on how an ERP implementation can be used as a catalyst for lifelong organizational learning. Implementing an ERP system can cost three to ten times the actual software purchase price. You can't afford to waste money or time in the areas of ERP education. Integrated Learning for ERP Success shows you how to create learning-focused ERP implementations that provide substantial savings and the competitive advantage.
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Succeed in the business world and this course with STRATEGIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATION! Easy to read and concise, this text includes numerous exercises so you can test your understanding of key concepts and principles. Critical Thinking, Responsible Communication, and In Your World boxes are just a few of the tools integrated throughout the text to will help you master the material and succeed in the business communications course.
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Fisher Howe's enthusiasm, insight, and ability to clearly articulate the whats and hows of effective strategic planning provides the reader with the tools to strenghten governance and manage effectively, which leads to results.
--Lawrence W. Reger, president, National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property
Howe's practical, no-nonsense approach demystifies the often intimidating planning process, showing why it is essential and providing detailed instructions for successful execution. Presenting illustrative examples and straightforward action steps, Howe guides board members through each critical step, from preparing and conducting the planning to production of strategic and operational plans. A quick, compact guide for busy nonprofit board members by a veteran board member and sought-after consultant to non-profits.
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Howe Provides Concise, Focused Counsel.......2003-10-08
Howe's concise (110 pages) work is valuable for the busy executive serving on a non-profit board. It is short enough to be read in one sitting, and provides concrete, practical guidance. His background and experience is shared with the reader in short, clear statements of how other nonprofits have implemented his suggestions.
Howe allows for flexibility in implementation, writing both for the large organization with a large endowment and staff, and the small group with pinched resources. His book is valuable to prepare for a strategic planning exercise or to introduce a board to the process as part of its consideration whether or not to undertake it.
A practical, down-to-earth road map for board members.......1998-01-19
Ready or not, nonprofits throughout North America -- indeed, much of the world -- are heading into the Great Unknown of the 21st Century. The difference between prosperity and stagnation could well turn on whether the governing boards of these nonprofit organizations grasp the ship's wheel and steer the right course. I am speaking, of course, of the process whereby board members establish a sound strategic plan to guide the organization. Fisher Howe has just written The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning, a book for board members who take their role seriously enough to start the process of developing, or updating, their organization's strategic plan. As a practical, down-to-earth road map for board members, nonprofit managers and staff who work with their organization's governing board would do well to provide this guide to board members at the next board meeting. According to Mr. Howe, who also wrote The Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising (1991) and Welcome to the Board (1995), "(i)t may be time for strategic planning when conditions change; when internal or external circumstances bring into question the organization's mission; when programs are dropped or new dimensions are added; when the organization joins other organizations; when funders, such as foundations, corporations, United Ways, and regular annual supporters, show signs of lagging interest; when board members begin to raise doubts about the effectiveness of programs or personnel; when the old strategic plan begins to look a little stale; when in the passage of time, new board members and perhaps key staff have come on board; and when new involvement and a fresh outlook are needed." The book will equip board members to conduct strategic planning sessions - with or without paid consultants. Such sessions, says the author, have as their central purpose, "aside from stimulating the organization to think strategically, . . . to confirm or modify the organization's mission - its basic purpose and values - and to agree on a vision of what the organization wants to be and do in the coming years." He leaves no doubt of the desired outcome of such sessions: a strategic plan. Most helpful are the many specific examples of various organizations that undertook the creation or revision of their strategic plan. For example, the book describes the strategic planning process for such organizations as Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, Hospice Care of D.C., Piedmont Environmental Council, Pilgrim Society, Grand Canyon Association, Alzheimer's Association, Grace Episcopal Church, National Society of Fund Raising Executives (Washington, D.C., Chapter), and Gardner and Florence Cowles Foundation (a 50-year-old grant-making organization). Of course, the central premise of the book is that the board of directors, and not the organization's officers, are to set the strategic direction of the organization. The author means to drum that into the minds of board members. Indeed, since this book is a tool to empower board members to chart the course of their organization, it doesn't purport to deal with boards which might be composed of individuals ill-equipped to engage in strategic planning. The author assumes that the diversity of the board will ensure that the strategic planning process will draw from the varied experiences of board members, and hence will benefit sufficiently from many viewpoints and varied contributions. That sounds right, but how many times have boards seemed more a hindrance to the organization than the source of forward-thinking strategic thinking? Sometimes boards are just not up to the challenge. What then? We aren't told, and for a very good reason: This is a book for board members themselves. It's designed to encourage and guide them, not dwell on weaknesses. Because governing boards - even weak ones - are responsible for charting the course of the organization, there is no choice but to empower the board to meet its primary responsibility of setting strategy. That is the underlying purpose of The Board Member's Guide to Strategic Planning. It does the job well.
Helpful development Tool for New Board Members.......1997-12-31
The role of a new board member is not always clear. In fact, it can be darn right dark. This book helps a board and it's individual members, to understand it's role from a strategic planning standpoint. It provides a clear process for not only the most experienced board to reaffirm but for the less mature boards to follow.
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