World Government United Earth

[Divair]

Possibly, but if enough countries voluntarily joined the system, it wouldn't be insane to assume it is good enough to be a world government. Not to mention it would be built by the people, so it would be shaped depending on the globe's needs and desires.

Not necessarily, more like built by particular economists, banks and corporations; central authorities can be dogmatic and ignorant of criticism.

An issue all countries face, and an issue many of us believe should be dealt with. Might be a good idea to deal with it before moving on to a global government, but not a reason to never move on.

[New Rogernomics]

Which is? Classical liberalism is more in line with providing individual rights than libertarianism which is confined to particular economic theories on free markets.

Think of the political compass. Authoritarian individuals or countries tend to restrict personal freedoms, whereas libertarian individuals or countries tend to leave people's lives alone.

Actually surprisingly not, plenty of confessed libertarians accept dictatorships on the principle that a freer market will lead eventually to a freer political system.

[Gigaverse]

Oh, you and your silly "such as's"...

Exactly how does a work of fiction have any influence on this?

Have you ever seen an actual world gov't? No? Then I'll just have to use fiction.

Also, Neo Arcadia of Mega Man Zero also made it in mah list.

[New Rogernomics]

Not necessarily, more like built by particular economists, banks and corporations; central authorities can be dogmatic and ignorant of criticism.

An issue all countries face, and an issue many of us believe should be dealt with. Might be a good idea to deal with it before moving on to a global government, but not a reason to never move on.

I am skeptical, and I don't believe we are ready for world government; there is enough trouble with the 'European project'; till things are fixed on a small scale I wouldn't jump in the deep end.

[Genivaria]

Exactly how does a work of fiction have any influence on this?

Have you ever seen an actual world gov't? No? Then I'll just have to use fiction.

Also, Neo Arcadia of Mega Man Zero also made it in mah list.

The question is HOW is a fictional book evidence that World Government would be authoritarian?

[Esternial]

We'll need more space colonies first *nods*

[Forster Keys]

We'll need more space colonies first *nods*

Imperialism in space is good.

[New Rogernomics]

Yes you can, the UN is based on the principle of nations under a single centralized body trying to work together and failing. This is contrary to World Federalist movements.

Wait, wait, wait...WHAT!? Since when has the UN had anywhere NEAR enough power to be considered Centralized?
Its not even a Confederacy, it has NO POWER. NONE. So no, you can't compare it to an actual world government.

I never did, as illustrated further on: "...the World Bank and IMF are good examples of what a world government would hold..."

[Genivaria]

We'll need more space colonies first *nods*

Imperialism in space is good.

Its not Imperialism if the rock was uninhabited to begin with.
Good god is that the sun? Well I'm gonna go to sleep. Nigh- er, Morning.

[New Rogernomics]

We'll need more space colonies first *nods*

Imperialism in space is good.

A double edged sword as far as world government goes, space colonies if held by particular nation-states would lead to a more divided world; whereas space colonies declaring independence would likely encourage more international co-operation i.e. the US would be strengthened by having space colonies and not have to rely on other nations as much vs international space projects which form colonies.

[Esternial]

Imperialism in space is good.

A double edged sword as far as world government goes, space colonies if held by particular nation-states would lead to a more divided world; whereas space colonies declaring independence would likely encourage more international co-operation i.e. the US would be strengthened by having space colonies and not have to rely on other nations as much vs international space projects which form colonies.

All those theories are based on Gundam anime series and we all know it.

[New Rogernomics]

A double edged sword as far as world government goes, space colonies if held by particular nation-states would lead to a more divided world; whereas space colonies declaring independence would likely encourage more international co-operation i.e. the US would be strengthened by having space colonies and not have to rely on other nations as much vs international space projects which form colonies.

All those theories are based on Gundam anime series and we all know it.

Actually nope, I don't watch (and have never watched) Gundam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeward_B ... e_novel%29

[Esternial]

All those theories are based on Gundam anime series and we all know it.

Actually nope, I don't watch (and have never watched) Gundam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeward_B ... e_novel%29

Space fiction in general then *nods*

[New Rogernomics]

Actually nope, I don't watch (and have never watched) Gundam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeward_B ... e_novel%29

Space fiction in general then *nods*

Depends on the fiction, some such as Firefly go on the premise that Earth was never really united; while others like Star Trek and Babylon 5 go on the premise of global unity.

[Esternial]

Space fiction in general then *nods*

Depends on the fiction, some such as Firefly go on the premise that Earth was never really united; while others like Star Trek and Babylon 5 go on the premise of global unity.

Okey, some space fiction then *nods*

[New Rogernomics]

Depends on the fiction, some such as Firefly go on the premise that Earth was never really united; while others like Star Trek and Babylon 5 go on the premise of global unity.

Okey, some space fiction then *nods*

If I wanted to rile you up, I could go further into the Foundation saga by Asimov; which does have global unity, followed by space colonization, with the first set of colonists enslaving or subjugating the Earth. There are so many ones, it gets rather confusing.

[Nidaria]

It would not work unless a world-wide catastrophe took place.

[Forster Keys]

Imperialism in space is good.

Its not Imperialism if the rock was uninhabited to begin with.
Good god is that the sun? Well I'm gonna go to sleep. Nigh- er, Morning.

And if it was?

And you were right the first time. It is night.

[Forster Keys]

Imperialism in space is good.

A double edged sword as far as world government goes, space colonies if held by particular nation-states would lead to a more divided world; whereas space colonies declaring independence would likely encourage more international co-operation i.e. the US would be strengthened by having space colonies and not have to rely on other nations as much vs international space projects which form colonies.

I reckon it'll be just like Starlancer! Pewww Pewww!

[New Rogernomics]

A double edged sword as far as world government goes, space colonies if held by particular nation-states would lead to a more divided world; whereas space colonies declaring independence would likely encourage more international co-operation i.e. the US would be strengthened by having space colonies and not have to rely on other nations as much vs international space projects which form colonies.

I reckon it'll be just like Starlancer! Pewww Pewww!

If so, I am glad I won't live to see it.

[Forster Keys]

All those theories are based on Gundam anime series and we all know it.

Actually nope, I don't watch (and have never watched) Gundam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeward_B ... e_novel%29

Poor Lizards, they didn't have a clue who they were fucking with.

[New Rogernomics]

Actually nope, I don't watch (and have never watched) Gundam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeward_B ... e_novel%29

Poor Lizards, they didn't have a clue who they were fucking with.

A good series, you should read it. I have the whole saga at home, I got rather addicted and couldn't be without it. *hugs collection*

[Somali Caliphate]

If a world government like this came into existence, then I think Arabic should be made the lingua franca. It is the most superior language on Earth and has incredible comprehensiveness unmatched by any language. It can also easily absorb the culture and concepts of other peoples, so it wouldn't leave people out.

[Divair]

If a world government like this came into existence, then I think Arabic should be made the lingua franca. It is the most superior language on Earth and has incredible comprehensiveness unmatched by any language. It can also easily absorb the culture and concepts of other peoples, so it wouldn't leave people out.

No.

[New Rogernomics]

If a world government like this came into existence, then I think Arabic should be made the lingua franca. It is the most superior language on Earth and has incredible comprehensiveness unmatched by any language. It can also easily absorb the culture and concepts of other peoples, so it wouldn't leave people out.

No.