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by Rod D. Martin
January 19, 2020
The globalists spout off endlessly about multilateralism, but actually believe in an empire, ruled by a Western elite of unelected bureaucrats and insiders from Brussels to the Beltway. In their scheme, everything from Saudi Arabia to South Dakota is their colony, and you better not speak back to your betters.
Nationalism is about everyone ruling themselves, not kowtowing to their distant, usually unelected “betters”. Domestically that means our government works for “America First” instead of redistributing Americans’ earnings to the elites’ pet interests and Americans’ jobs to other parts of the elites’ global empire.
Internationally, it means actually respecting other countries sovereignty as much as we wish ours to be respected, instead of unending meddling and “nation building” with massive costs in blood and treasure to all but the elites who gain by that blood and collect that treasure.
Nationalism is self-rule, and the belief in others’ right to the same. Opposition to nationalism is just imperialism. Britain discovered this and that’s why there’s now Brexit. But they had already discovered it when a cascade of nationalist movements dissolved the British Empire, and (almost) every other empire in the world.
The globalists (imperialists) spout off endlessly about multilateralism, by which they mean dictating the will of that Western elite to both the peoples of the West and the governments of the world.
Trump upended that. That’s why they hate and fear him.
Brian Cates well summarizes the international component of this in this article. A key takeaway: “Trump approaches [Middle Eastern allies] like an equal, not their boss. He says, “You tell me how I can help you. You’re in charge here. It’s your country, your region. I’m a visitor. Tell me what you need me to do.”
The contrast between this and every other recent President is daylight and dark.
— President Trump and Nationalism originally appeared as a Facebook post by Rod D. Martin.
Rod is one of our nation’s leading minds. He’s smart, original, and very committed—a combination that one rarely finds.
Rod Martin is a Reaganite-Thatcherite conservative…[and] a man who has spent much of his life ministering to and working for the benefit of others. I know Rod as an advocate for freedom, a leader who understands the real changes we need in Washington, and who has the drive and ability to make those changes happen.
Rod Martin is the kind of dynamic leader who has the knowledge, ability and experience to lead us successfully into the 21st Century. His vision for America is compelling.
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Rod Martin wears with uncommon grace an uncanny ability to link his vigorous faith to the practical challenges of both the business world and the political arena. Yet the respect he shows for others carries a warmth and modesty that are both too rare among those who are strong advocates of feisty positions.
America badly needs more leaders who really get the future. We need more Rod Martins.
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Rod is one of the sharpest, most gracious men I know, and one of the most gifted political thinkers today. His ability to analyze issues and communicate thoughtful insights on them have earned him the respect of people across the political spectrum.
I am proud to have been Rod Martin’s friend for a quarter century, and I can tell you that he is one of the finest men and most outstanding leaders in our church and in our country today. He has a knack for turning everything he touches to success.
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If Rod Martin represents the next generation of leaders, America has nothing to worry about.
A leader and a servant, in public life and in private, Rod Martin strides at the top of his profession, and has nowhere to go but up. He is in the truest sense of the word ‘outstanding’.
Rod Martin is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished thought leaders today. He is a wonderful mentor, a humble role model, and a deep inspiration for the next generation of scientific innovators and entrepreneurs.
Rod’s achievements pale beside his character and his brilliance. He sees what others can’t. He leads when others won’t.
Rod Martin is one of America’s finest young minds.
The future of technology is the future of America. Rod Martin sees that future clearly, and also sees how to shape it for the betterment of all. He is firmly rooted in the traditions of faith and patriotism that have made America great. That’s why he has made, and will make, so many outstanding contributions in so many areas.
