NASCO Superhighway: Bush Admin's Plan to Create a North American Union

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In summary, the author of this article believes that the Bush Administration is planning to build a NAFTA Super Highway through the heart of the U.S. This highway would go from the Mexican border at Laredo, Texas to the Canadian border north of Duluth, Minnesota. The American press has not been talking about this project very much, which may be because it is complicated and the benefits are not clear yet. Union membership is down in the United States, so it is possible that the Bush Administration is planning to do this project without the union's input in order to boost their economy.
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I heard a little bit about this on the radio this morning. The author of this article was being interviewed and he is convinced that this superhighway is a major step toward creating a "North American Union" out of Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.

Quietly but systematically, the Bush Administration is advancing the plan to build a huge NAFTA Super Highway, four football-fields-wide, through the heart of the U.S. along Interstate 35, from the Mexican border at Laredo, Tex., to the Canadian border north of Duluth, Minn.
http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=15497
The details of the NAFTA Super Highway are hidden in plan view. Still, Bush has not given speeches to bring the NAFTA Super Highway plans to the full attention of the American public. Missing in the move toward creating a North American Union is the robust public debate that preceded the decision to form the European Union. All this may be for calculated political reasons on the part of the Bush Administration.

A good reason Bush does not want to secure the border with Mexico may be that the administration is trying to create express lanes for Mexican trucks to bring containers with cheap Far East goods into the heart of the U.S., all without the involvement of any U.S. union workers on the docks or in the trucks

OK, so maybe there's nothing sneaky going on here, but the American press seems to have been fairly quiet about this project. This morning was the first I had ever heard of it.
 
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If they are truly planning to bring in massive amounts of goods from Mexico bypassing the U.S. ports, wouldn't the U.S. union leaders be going ballistic about this already?
 
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Union membership is down.

What's actually going on with NAFTA is pretty complicated, but basically a few people are making a lot of money, and most are getting by (treading water) and many are falling behind.

Free market is an illusion.
 

1. What is the NASCO Superhighway?

The NASCO Superhighway is a proposed transportation project that aims to connect the United States, Canada, and Mexico through a network of highways, railways, and ports. It is part of the larger plan to create a North American Union.

2. How does the Bush administration plan to create a North American Union through the NASCO Superhighway?

The Bush administration has proposed a series of initiatives, including the creation of the NASCO Superhighway, to increase economic and political integration between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The ultimate goal is to create a North American Union, similar to the European Union, with a common currency and open borders.

3. What are the potential benefits of the NASCO Superhighway and the North American Union?

Supporters of the NASCO Superhighway and North American Union argue that it would lead to increased trade, economic growth, and job opportunities across all three countries. It would also facilitate easier movement of people and goods, and potentially reduce barriers and tariffs.

4. What are the potential drawbacks or concerns regarding the NASCO Superhighway and the North American Union?

Opponents of the NASCO Superhighway and North American Union raise concerns about potential loss of sovereignty for each country, increased security risks, and potential job losses due to outsourcing. Some also argue that it would lead to further income inequality and favor large corporations over small businesses.

5. Is the NASCO Superhighway and the North American Union currently being implemented?

While there have been discussions and proposals for the NASCO Superhighway and the North American Union, there is currently no concrete plan in place and it has not been implemented. The proposal has faced significant political and public backlash, and there has been no recent progress towards its creation.

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