Walter Cronkite Speech on World Government

[Michelle95]

Thought you all would be interested in this speech:

http://www.renewamerica.us/news/050524cronkite2.htm


A speech by Walter Cronkite --

"United Nations, national sovereignty, and the future of the world"

Upon receiving the Norman Cousins Global Governance Award, on October 19, 1999, at the UN Delegates Dining Room in New York City



I am greatly honored to receive this Norman Cousins Global Governance Award for two reasons:

First, I believe as Norman Cousins did that the first priority of humankind in this era is to establish an effective system of world law that will assure peace with justice among the peoples of the world.

Second, I feel sentimental about this award because half a century ago Norman offered me a job as spokesman and Washington lobbyist for the World Federalist organization, which was then in its infancy.

I chose instead to continue in the world of journalism. For many years, I did my best to report on the issues of the day in as objective a manner as possible. When I had my own strong opinions, as I often did, I tried not to communicate them to my audience.

Now, however, my circumstances are different. I am in a position to speak my mind. And that is what I propose to do.

[Waiting2go]

Well, well, well.........yes, Michelle, very interested indeed!

[LisaJo]

Michelle,I can't believe this speech! I've always admired Walter Cronkite as a patriot and a Journalist. I didn't necessarily agree with him all the time because, let me tell you, He did allow his opinion to show every now and then.Man, He is one of our Enemies! The way he talked about the Christian right Wing is downright scary. You can tell that there is real antagonism and resentment present. I'd like to know just how high-up he is, in regards to the League of Foreign Nations. You also get the sense that this is not a new stand He is making, but that he is verifying and solidifying an old one he suppressed (for the most part) during his time as a journalist. Well, well, well. . .guess the kid gloves are off now!

[4given]

Thought you all would be interested in this speech:

http://www.renewamerica.us/news/050524cronkite2.htm

Atypical Communist drivel

[tom_roberts]

Michell95

thanks for the link:)

If you do not mind i think i will use it in another thread:nod

:hat

[Enoch]

He's always played ball in that objective way. Points out the discrepancies in a story but in the end, gets in line like everyone else. The Eye's on him too, so...