Globalization is destroying itself


	Globalization is destroying itself

dulios

2-2-2009 10:52 PM

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world social forum, globalization, neoliberalism, poverty, unions, organizing

dulios says:

The World Social Forum wrapped up on Sunday in Brazil.

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2-3-2009 9:57 AM

citizenbfk

Good title for the clip...although perhaps: "Globalization is destroying us," may even be better.

I'm not sure, though, if it's "neoliberal globalization," or "neocon globalization," or "greedy corporations & SuperRich globalization," that is more responsible.

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