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Thanks, that's interesting. I had understood that globalism meant something like free trade which is why it seemed so confusing that it was now being bandied ar

Thanks, that's interesting. I had understood that globalism meant something like free trade which is why it seemed so confusing that it was now being bandied around as an insult by conservatives, especially as since Brexit was supposed to deliver a 'global Britain'. Your alternative makes more sense.

rayiner 4y ago
His “alternative explanation” is a red herring and mud slinging. “Globalism” refers to an economic structure featuring free trade and free movement of labor across borders. It's parallel to the terms "socialism" and "capitalism." Many conservative oppose globalism, in particular nationalist and social conservatives. Especially now that, in both the UK and the US, Wall Street/Canary Wharf has aligned itself with socially liberal/economically neoliberal pro-immigration parties. Obviously the free market types (both conservative and liberal) want to deflect any criticism of these trends. And unfortunately, any criticism of Wall Street/Canary Wharf will draw out some anti-semites. Which is why it's been Labour that's had the problem with anti-semitism: https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-politics-labour-antisemitism/uk-labour-suspends-ex-leader-corbyn-on-anti-semitism-day-of-shame-idUSKBN27E1R3 https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-politics-labour-a.... But it’s frankly gross to use that to shield globalization as an economic and political trend from criticism.