Isolationism, an increasing desire?

[diy_fun_uk]

I'm not completely sure if what I'm about to type even makes sense, however I've started so I'll finish!

When Trump got in and his actions became evident, many asserted he is pursuing isolationist policies.

With the increasing challenge of migration, there is a feeling some countries are now seeking to pull up the proverbial drawbridge.

And now we see Spanish people protesting that they want tourists to stay away, at least in the numbers they're currently experiencing. There are even concerns this could turn nasty if tourist numbers don't decrease.

All of this combined makes me wonder if, at some level, maybe even subconsciously, we are starting to seek an isolationism of sorts. Over past decades, the increasing movement of people around the world has been lauded as a positive for humankind.

Part of me now wonders, has it?

 

[fillyboy]

It's a natural push back against globalisation, which as we know, hasn't worked.

 

[MNW67]

I think when they talk about Trump's isolationism they mean something slightly different. That is more about the USA no longer trying to police the world.

But you are right that something massive is going on in the West. Maybe nationalism is the correct way to describe it.

 

[Notch7]

It's a natural push back against globalisation, which as we know, hasn't worked.

says Fillyboy posting on a global forum on a device probably made in China

I bet Filly is wearing clothes made in China / India ? Vietnam

drives a car with majority of components made globally

supports Reform party which seems to get majority of its funding from outside the UK



Filly seems to be enjoying the success of globalisation very much

 

[Munroast]

I'm not completely sure if what I'm about to type even makes sense, however I've started so I'll finish!

When Trump got in and his actions became evident, many asserted he is pursuing isolationist policies.

With the increasing challenge of migration, there is a feeling some countries are now seeking to pull up the proverbial drawbridge.

And now we see Spanish people protesting that they want tourists to stay away, at least in the numbers they're currently experiencing. There are even concerns this could turn nasty if tourist numbers don't decrease.

All of this combined makes me wonder if, at some level, maybe even subconsciously, we are starting to seek an isolationism of sorts. Over past decades, the increasing movement of people around the world has been lauded as a positive for humankind.

Part of me now wonders, has it?

it seems to one of those very human characteristics to be wary of strangers - we have railed against them since the beginning of time.

Now we see areas overwhelmed by very different people from very different cultures and we wonder why it does not work out well

 

[Notch7]

it seems to one of those very human characteristics to be wary of strangers - we have railed against them since the beginning of time.

Now we see areas overwhelmed by very different people from very different cultures and we wonder why it does not work out well

I believe humans are pack animals.

So like wolves, we stick together in our known group and snarl at other packs

 

[noseall]

globalisation, which as we know, hasn't worked.

Nonsense.
Globalisation has done exactly what we in the West wanted it to do.

 

[fillyboy]

I believe humans are pack animals.

So like wolves, we stick together in our known group and snarl at other packs

Easy tiger.

 

[fillyboy]

Nonsense.
Globalisation has done exactly what we in the West wanted it to do.

What, wage stagnation and the wealth divide increasing to levels we couldn't even have dreamed of.

OK.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

I'm not completely sure if what I'm about to type even makes sense,

This thought never troubles the liberals on here - so please carry on.

 

[noseall]

What, wage stagnation and the wealth divide increasing to levels we couldn't even have dreamed of.

OK.

The consequences are apparent as are the benefits that we all crave.
No one is about to reverse globalisation, not even those on here, expressing faux indignation, lol.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

Over past decades, the increasing movement of people around the world has been lauded as a positive for humankind.

Yes, those pesky liberals again.

 

[ReganAndCarter]

What, wage stagnation and the wealth divide increasing to levels we couldn't even have dreamed of.

OK.

Yes, incredible that the ones who moan most about the wealth divide also cheer on globalisation which has made it much worse.

But that's liberals for you.

 

[noseall]

Yes, those pesky liberals again.

Nonsense.
Of you think the need for foreign labour extends only to those on the left, you are deluded boyo.

 

[Munroast]

I believe humans are pack animals.

So like wolves, we stick together in our known group and snarl at other packs

it is a strange one, our greatest strength is our ability to share knowledge and work with each other, and our greatest achievements have been when we have done so over a wide range of people and cultures - but there is also this very strong deep down inside instinct that tries to stop us doing so, collectively we distrust strangers intently - and we do need to trust our instincts, especially ones so widespread across all cultures.

doesn't really make sense