If you like the United States Constitution, our independence and unique freedoms, maintaining a strong defense of our borders and interests abroad so we can enjoy the fruits of our labor, then you agree, now is the time to move away from global governing bodies like the IMF and World Bank.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in 1944 by the member nations of the newly formed United Nations (UN).  Its original intent was to manage a fixed exchange rate regime for member country’s.  Since the early 1970’s, up until just recently, the role of the IMF has been focused on advising and loaning money to developing countries for the purpose of managing currency problems associated with bad public policy and severe trade imbalances.

The World Bank, was also established in the aftermath of WWII to advise and loan money to poor nations to help develop their economies.

Both international governing bodies have at best a spotty record of success and have lined the pockets of many a dictator, unscrupulous governments, and well connected “businessmen” with tens of billions of dollars.

The formation of the UN, the IMF, and the World Bank were the early efforts of a-national elite thinkers (including Americans) who concluded WWII was convincing evidence that the individual nation state dedicated to a unique geographic boundary with a common language, culture, and lifestyle was the cause of two world wars.  These elites believed only the elimination of the independent nation state and the associated patriotism could bring about real peace in the world.    (more…)