Currently there is a joint task force composed of the Council
on Foreign Relations, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, and the
Consejo Mexicano de Asuntos Inernacionales tasked with the creation of a
new North American Community. The plan the task force has outlined
will take 5 years or until 2010 to complete. Once complete,
the new border will encompass Canada, Mexico
and the United States. The new country
will be called the North American Community and will allow
the free passage of people and goods between the three countries.
Establish a common security perimeter by 2010. The governments of Canada,
Mexico, and the United States should articulate as their long-term goal
a common security perimeter for North America. In particular, the three
governments should strive toward a situation in which a terrorist trying
to penetrate our borders will have an equally hard time doing so, no matter
which country he elects to enter first. We believe that these measures
should be extended to include a commitment to common approaches toward
international negotiations on the global movement of people, cargo, and
vessels. Like free trade a decade ago, a common security perimeter for
North America is an ambitious but achievable goal that will require specific
policy, statutory, and procedural changes in all three nations.
Develop a North American Border Pass. The three countries
should develop a secure North American Border Pass with biometric identifiers.
This document would allow its bearers expedited passage through customs,
immigration, and airport security throughout the region. The program would
be modeled on the U.S.-Canadian “NEXUS” and the U.S.-Mexican
“SENTRI” programs, which provide “smart cards”
to allow swifter passage to those who pose no risk. Only those who voluntarily
seek, receive, and pay the costs for a security clearance would obtain
a Border Pass. The pass would be accepted at all border points within
North America as a complement to, but not a replacement for, national
identity documents or passports.
Develop a unified North American border action plan. The
closing of the borders following the 9/11 attacks awakened all three governments
to the need for rethinking management of the borders. Intense negotiations
produced the bilateral “Smart Borders” agreements. Although
the two borders are different and may in certain instances require policies
that need to be implemented at two speeds, cooperation by the three governments
in the following areas would lead to a better result than a “dual-bilateral”
The major question everyone should be asking themselves is
does this make any sense? On the surface it appears ludicrous but on closer
examination it actually is quite credible. Currently, there is public outcry
for the government to seal the Mexican border yet not a single politician,
Republican or Democrat, has taken any real steps to do so. What could be
the reason our representatives are ignoring the vast majority of Americans
on this issue when they are usually so concerned with getting re-elected?
The answer is they already know that the Mexico-USA border is going to be
obsolete in 5 years so why bother closing it now. Also, President Bush’s
plans to allow amnesty to illegal aliens already in this country fall right
in line with this plan. Another supporting event is the creation of a unified
European bloc. With a Unified Europe the America’s must surely believe
the best way to survive is to join forces.
In March of 2005 President Bush, President Vicente Fox, and
Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin all committed their governments to the
path of unification. By using reasons such as economic development and terrorism
threats the unification of the three countries is all but imminent. Again,
this has all transpired under our very noses without much fanfare or protest.
Sovereignty, it appears, will not go out with a bang but rather silently.
Not only will the plan include the free flow of people and
goods but it will also include other notable features as well.
* The unification of the militaries of the three countries
to better defend against terrorist threats.
* The further development of the NADBank to create a North American Community
Bank, as it were.
* The development of the Mexican economy using stimulus from the USA and
Canada.
* The development of a North American power grid
These are only a few of the plans for the new North American
Community. There are many other plans but you can read them for yourself.
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Posted by: BlackJackal
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 07:35 GMT
More information on this story that was released by the Council on Foreign
Relations
quote:
North Americans are ready for a new relationship. Studies over the past
20 years have shown a convergence of values, on personal and family issues
as well as on public policy. An October 2003 poll taken in all three countries
by Ekos, a Canadian firm, found that a clear majority believes that a North
American economic union will be established in the next ten years. The same
survey found an overwhelming majority in favor of more integrated North
American policies on the environment, transportation, and defense and a
more modest majority in favor of common energy and banking policies. And
75 percent of people in the United States and Canada, and two-thirds of
Mexicans, support the development of a North American security perimeter.
The U.S., Mexican, and Canadian governments remain zealous defenders of
an outdated conception of sovereignty even though their citizens are ready
for a new approach. Each nation's leadership has stressed differences rather
than common interests. North America needs leaders who can articulate and
pursue a broader vision.
I hope this Committee will pursue the North American agenda
beyond the travel initiative considered here. On June 23rd, the three leaders
promised to publish a report with specific recommendations on how to deepen
North American integration. These should be reviewed together with Senator
Richard Lugar's far-sighted bill for a "North American Cooperative
Security Act" and Senator Cornyn's "North American Investment
Fund." The time has come for us to define a true North American Community.
Our security and prosperity depend on it
Link
It's all happening under our noses.
Posted by: Nygdan
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 07:59 GMT
I think you are making too much of what this independant group is suggesting.
They aren't saying that Mexican federales should patrol arizona, or that
mounties should gallop around upstate new york and vermont. They are saying,
rather sensibly, that the three countries have lots of common interests,
namely border security and economic development. To address these common
concerns that all three countries share, they should work together. That
means that when someone on a watch list enters mexico, the US government
gets alerted. That means that the Three work together to patrol the borders
of the continent, rather than the US ineffectively stopping terrorists from
crossing into the US. It'd be easier to patrol the very small southern mexican
border than be unconcerned about who gets into mexico and crosses into the
US.
Also, the CFR, its not a government agency, its an independant
committee. It has no power. It has great influence, because its widely seen,
in the policy community, as reliable and sensible and open. It's publication,
Foreign Affairs, is non-partisan and respected for that. So nothing is actually
happening, this is a work group, independant even from the CFR, that the
CFR commissioned to study these problems and to make recommendations. Its
not policy, and its still entirely up to the government and the people to
enact any of these extremely sensible suggestions.
And the suggestion that the 'creation of a super state is
5 years away' is simply wrong. The report makes suggestions for what can
be done to address these problems now, what can be accomplished by 5 years
from now, and what can be accomplished 10 years from now. None of it suggests
the actual creation of a super state or overgovernment.
There's actually an ATS discussion thread on it here, where
is was originally severly misrepresented (as opposed to here, where it not
egregious).
Also, here is the report, in pdf form. It makes for an interesting
read. :up:
Posted by: Zipdot
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 08:09 GMT
Here are some news reports that mention or concern the issue:
These are from earlier this month.
Posted by: inspiringyouth
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 08:15 GMT
Didnt PY say to get out of the cities in 2010...??
Posted by: BlackJackal
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 08:21 GMT
Nygdan, you are completely correct in everything you have said. This is
just a plan and a superstate will not be created overnight. However, I tend
to think with the government currently ignoring the immigration problem
this proposal sounds completely logical not to mention future competition
with the EU. With Bush actually wanting to give amnesty to illegals and
with the meeting in Waco this all sounds like policy not propsal to me.
However, I could end up looking like a nutjob but I think sooner or later
this is the future.
Posted by: Nygdan
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 09:06 GMT
If these things were implemented, and if in the future the three countries
united, then future historians would be correct to look at this as part
of the whole 'thing', just like people now look at the Federalist Papers
or newspaper articles on the pros and con's of Federating the colonies and
the like. But, those are a lot of 'if's.
Posted by: Bulldog 52
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 13:28 GMT
I don't think Canada wants to be part of the US in any realignment of North
America, Canada is still a Commonwealth Country who has the Queen as head
of state.If Canada agrees to this new alignment , thats ok ,but if they
don't America and Britain would be enemies again , as our allegiance is
more with Canada than America.
Posted by: the_oleneo
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 13:54 GMT
This is just a stepping stone to the planned American Union goal. Border
security and economic development were the same reasons used to establish
a non-political European community in the late 1940s which eventually led
to the formation of the European Union. This is a known fact.
A North American Community on the basis of border security
and economic development between the US, Canada and Mexico, in addition
with the CAFTA and FTAA on the plans, is just a stepping stone to an American
Union. A rather long stepping stone with several more stepping stones to
go, IMO.
Posted by: Seraphim_Serpente
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 14:02 GMT
Quote: "Also, the CFR is not a Government Agency, it’s an independent
committee. It has no Power..."
Oh besides the fact that the CFR is in control of the Federal
Reserve & hence the Cash Supply - that’s all! No "Real Power"
there!
The Reason why the Mexican Border is still open despite the
outcry from the Majority of the Citizenry is because the Business Class
(you know those Corporate CFR types) WANT the Cheap Mexican Labor! Our Politicians
are (to quote my favorite Comedian) "SOUL-less CASH WHORES"! The
President doesn't tell the CFR what to do - the CFR tells the President
what to do!
If we really want to change things - we have to start with
our own Political System - it has Degenerated to the point of a Freak Show!
Their job is not to entertain us - it is to help take care of Serious Problems
& Challenges that the Country faces!
Posted by: ulshadow
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 14:02 GMT
This is not good... I guess this is another attempt by the New World Order
since it didn't work so well in europe they are now try to do it here in
north america... i am voting no! :dn:
Posted by: shots
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 14:17 GMT
quote:Originally posted by Seraphim_Serpente
Quote: "Also, the CFR is not a Government Agency, it’s an independent
committee. It has no Power..."
I had noticed that portion of the document earlier and wanted
to post it but it was in all caps, so I didn't.
That being the case this is a non government group with no
authority to make it come true. That is why I sent a head line fix during
the voting process since this is pure speculation or hope if you will on
the part of a group.
One would think if this were to take place in 5 years, they
would need a constitution like the EU first and I have not heard of one
yet, has anyone?
edit to add
Did anyone notice that there was a copyright on the document?
I did. That being the case what is it doing on an official government website?
I have always been under the impression anything on an "Official
website" was considered as part of the FOIA. What I am trying to point
out here is every government site I have visited mentions the FOIA, this
one does not, wonder why?
[edit on 6/24/2005 by shots]
Posted by: Chakotay
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 14:48 GMT
I think five years is overly optimistic. That said, this is the first story
I have ever read on ATS that lowered my blood pressure. :up::up::up::up:
Posted by: dbrandt
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 15:23 GMT
quote:Originally posted by Chakotay
I think five years is overly optimistic.
I just watched a story on the tsunami and they stated that
when the tsunami hit Indonesia that the devastation it left behind, removed
the barriers that divided people, and they worked together to bury the dead.
I don't know if this 3 country unity will happen. I can't
help but feel though that a major worldwide "happening" will unite
people in the future.
Posted by: WeBDeviL
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 17:43 GMT
What? The "free-flow" of people?! That is just plain stupid.
Let's see. If there are, in fact any terrorists in Canada
and/or Mexico waiting to attack the U.S., this is just an invitation to
wait for 5 years, and BOOM! Free entrance!
Is this serious? Or Just a proposal?
I want facts, please. Is this already in progress or, like
I said, just a suggestion that has to be decided on?
-wD
Posted by: Thomas Crowne
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 17:58 GMT
Any conspiracy theorist worth his salt is aware of the fact that while the
CFR is not a "government agency", it is used to pave the way for
disasterous societal and governmental changes.
This is exactly what is wanted. Not by the citizenry of the U.S. or Canada,
I'm sure, but by those who control the money and power, and want even more
power.
If this were to happen, if the North American continent were to become one
big happy family, whose rules would be the law of the land? It sure would
be a great way to sweep away some of those pesky individual rights. Not
that the Supreme Court is having trouble doing that, anyway.
Posted by: flukemol
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 18:24 GMT
besides canada is not allowed to sell any land to anyone.crown lands belong
to the queen of england which is 90 percent.big dreams but it would never
happen.im sure mexico after texas they would never sell there souls out
to the idea.i dont want u.s people flooding my canadian soil.sorry we rather
have the border closed.there just a few companies that dont like it.they
can take there nafta and shove it.nafta and this border security just another
reason to take our lands.canada and mexico are gonna build a wall on our
borders very soon to keep u.s out.history states the u.s where colonies
of terrorists by the king of england.canada does not forget her history.besides
when we tried to put our flag up in 1965 u.s presiendent called us communists.you
invaded us slur us and freetrade us to death and now you want us to join
with ya.i think we are about to act like europe again.the very thing we
moved to this british north america for freedoms are now begin taken away
by fools in the shadows...
Posted by: Dallas
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 18:30 GMT
Don't think so. There is only three and a half years in Bush's contract
with the USA. Then it's goodbye to MR Bush and someone will come in and
calm the international waters stirred up so totally by Bush.
Prior to that perhap's Mexico and Canada will join the EU.
Thereby dropping their enrolements to Nato, and any comitment to the US
under the PRESENT government/administration.
Later (2008 post Nov) well all bets are off for both northern
and southern adjoining Countries to the USA.
Dallas
Posted by: flukemol
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 18:47 GMT
canada does understand you may have bad leadership and he is leaving soon.its
just the mess left by him that may take along time to heal and fix.........we
know we had a few bad ones up here too.......
Posted by: WeBDeviL
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 19:04 GMT
Canada and Mexico joining the EU?
Doesn't this take away the whole premise of the EUROPEAN Union?
quote:Originally posted by flukemol
besides canada is not allowed to sell any land to anyone.crown lands belong
to the queen of england which is 90 percent.big dreams but it would never
happen.
While I admire your patriotism (I'm a Canad too.) - I think
you're fairly wrong here.
We're a fully sovereign nation who is entirely wholly independent
of Britain. The Governor General still "Reports" to the queen
but is more just a respected position than one of power.
Trudeau and the Queen signed the document shortly before he
left office for the last time, and it made us fully sovereign.
Canada is Canadian, we are no longer a crown land, though
we love our lubberly brits.
And personally, I'm stating this now, if this happens, the
whole unification thing for 2010, I'm gonna revolt. If I'm a single man
running at a wall with a knife, I'll still do it, because there's no way
I'm gonna be as Canadian as a guy who speaks 100% spanish and lives below
the 16th parallel. I will not let that happen.
Posted by: billybob
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 20:03 GMT
"the great wall of cananda".
i like it.
if the us were a democracy, i wouldn't mind so much, but because
it's so overtly fascist, now.....
vote jack layton into office. let's make him the prime minister.
he's commited to fighting the corporation. he believes in symbiotic systems.
medicare would improve, instead of dwindle. drug patents would be shortened
from twenty to ten yrs. monsanto would bite our white shiny arses. enviromental
programs, like the many successful ones he has already introduced as toronto
council guy, are symbiotic and pay for themselves through lowered energy
bills and the like.
he has a book called, 'speaking out, ideas that work for canadians'. if
you read this book, you will pray for him to lead our frosty igloo covered
land.
gotta go feed the seals. ciao 4 now.
Posted by: arnold_vosloo
On: Fri June, 24 2005 @ 23:14 GMT
we'd love our canadian friends to come and join us in europe :D You have
nice cheese dont you? come on over and join the european party we've got
a nice warm beer waiting for you :) I'm sure we can squeeze you in somewhere,
how's the med sound?
Posted by: hatchedcross
On: Sat June, 25 2005 @ 08:45 GMT
I'm curious as to whether there will now be one currency between the three
countries, if they will stay three seperate countries or not, and who is
going to be in charge if they become one large country?
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