Apr 2, 2009 1:42pm

Charlie Gibson from London: A ‘New World Order’?

There will be a great deal of analysis of this meeting of the G-20.  The impact and effectiveness of what was done here may not be immediately apparent. It may take months to fully judge whether the nations represented will commit enough stimulus spending to really make a difference, whether these countries are serious about free trade, whether regulations discussed might prevent further economic crises. But the fact that this meeting could even take place is remarkable and to someone whose history is based in the last century — pretty amazing. The class photo of the world leaders is symbolic, but it says a great deal.  In the last century we talked of the Sino-Soviet split.  We talked of the iron curtain.  We talked of enmities left over from World War II. But here in London Chinese leaders negotiated with the Russians.  Russians with Americans.  Germans,  English, French all together.  It was the world as one facing a problem with which every nation — no matter their system of government — must confront. Not every nation agrees. Each leader faces his or her internal political pressures, but the deep divisions of the last century were pretty much forgotten here. Does the class picture represent a new world order as some were boldly suggesting today?  Maybe.  How the world emerges from the present crisis will be a good litmus.  It seemed taken for granted that these leaders — some from countries that were recently bitter enemies — could agreeably meet — and that none would leave aggrieved.  Extraordinary — in and of itself.

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Hi, Charlie. Congratulations on your grand promotion! Phil Beuth introduced us on to one another on the set of Good Morning America, years ago.
I appreciate your angle on this story. Unfortunately, the only reason that they are getting along so famously is that Obama thinks like a full-out national/socialist (sans Holocaust, of course). It does not, in any way, shape, or form, portend well for a sovereign United States of America (which was the entire reason for the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America; a fact which seems to have completely eluded the self-proclaimed “expert” on Constitutional Law).
Please, read and or review the Time/Life Book “The New Order”, Hitler’s plan for global domination …and the sole reason that the US Government, now, calls the system “International Government” rather than “The New World Order” (since 1990).
Peace.

Posted by: jane smith | April 2, 2009, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm

Does this sound like “1984″? Except this is 2008.

Posted by: m | April 2, 2009, 2:05 pm 2:05 pm

It does sound like 1984, and it’s frightening. Obama is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. If people don’t figure that out in the next couple of years, our country is doomed.

Posted by: Janet | April 2, 2009, 2:12 pm 2:12 pm

It is an Orwellian nightmare. The entire working class of the world is going to be thrown into one big pot regardless of citizenship, and policed and taxed to death so the elite can go on about their fun. Obama is just the newest member of the entire cabal.

Posted by: Marcus | April 2, 2009, 2:16 pm 2:16 pm

Does this sound like “1984″? Except this is 2008.
Posted by: m | Apr 2, 2009 2:05:05 PM
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Might as well “Jump!”

Posted by: Deep Release | April 2, 2009, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm

you go Mr. President. I am so proud of he and Michelle. They are representing us right, Baby! Full of class and dignity. Should make Americans of all stripes proud.

Posted by: toddo | April 2, 2009, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm

Charles Gibson – You will make it be whatever you want it to be but we will not be listening – when you come on TV – off it goes because we know you are lying. Obama is a very, very, frightening individual. Michelle Obama is worse. Is she proud to be an American now? Even the Queen feels sorry for her. Obama could care less about people, just keep smmiling. When is he going to even look presidential. She looks like a school girl 18 years old and dresses like one too. This country has nothing to be proud of. The women that went on the trip, like Hillary, look good.

Posted by: Jane | April 2, 2009, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm

toddo, he gave the queen an ipod! thats class to you? give me a break. He is as classless as he is clueless. Next thing you know he is going to be taking credit for getting these leaders together. What a joke and the whole world is laughing!

Posted by: notafan | April 2, 2009, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm

For any student of history, this meeting is just one more indication that global economic ties are more important than nation states in many ways. The path to peace in our time is not the biggest tanks and fastest jets (useless against fanatical fringe groups like Al Quaeda), it is through economic ties. Obama did well, but it is long history – including past Republican embraces of global trade – that gave him the opportunity.

Posted by: jhw539 | April 2, 2009, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm

GEE CEE, THANKS FOR INSPIRING ME TO MOVE TO ALASKA. WITH THE ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCES THERE, I WONT EVER HAVE TO WORK FOR SOMEONE ELSE AGAIN! I FEEL SO LIBERATED NOW THAT I AM A SOVEREIGN MAN! THANK YOU AND GOODBYE.

Posted by: ALASKAN | April 2, 2009, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

The queen is old and has no authority over me. and she never will because i too am a sovereign man!
Ill spat on the “royal” family’s shoes.

Posted by: King of You | April 2, 2009, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm

A bit of a stretch calling it a new world order but it’s obvious the seeds that Nixon and Reagan planted are growing considering China and Russia are talking about Capitalism.
Money talks and these boys are listening.

Posted by: Noz | April 2, 2009, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

Wait a second….I thought the
“New World Order” was just a conspiracy for folks who believe in “black helicopters”, which, oddly, have also been found to be real- check out any Iraq footage. For decades we were told there is no “New World Order” plan despite people like Bush, Blair, Hart, Kissinger, etc using the phrase and now, decades later, it is admitted! What else is true but still denigrated as “conspiracy”? North American Union? NAFTA Super-highway? Amero? UN troops on USA soil? Gun confiscation? Who knows???

Posted by: Ed | April 2, 2009, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

Janet & Jane, Marcus and the rest of you naysayers, is my guess, have never known real poverty – as I have, nor suffered horrible illnesses, as I have, and are clueless about the poor, which I have been and am, so it follows you can’t appreciate the real deal, Barack and Michelle Obama – who are here to help us all, even you.

Posted by: TWard | April 2, 2009, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm

Obama is turning out to be either incredibly lucky or incredibly smart. Or maybe it just goes to show us all that genuine good will and an irrepressibly positive attitude is the real way to lift all boats.

Posted by: Joe | April 2, 2009, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

Hi Charlie,
I really think brillant minds can come together for one common purpose. I also feel that President Obama will restore talks with all even our enemies not only to show that he is open to listen but also to take the lead and lead by example as he said. We have seen in the past eight years what being a bully over other nations has done and it is not the way to go. I would say its time to try something new. President Obama is a long way from being a fool.

Posted by: Laverne | April 2, 2009, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm

Charlie
I can’t believe some of the comments on your blog. It just shows that some of us are still either ignorant to the facts or just incredibly stupid. Anyone that sees this President as frighting needs to go back and look at Hitler and see the things he’s done thats what you call frighting

Posted by: Laverne | April 2, 2009, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm

Does all the Challenges to the US (at the moment) (4/09) mean that the world does not respect Obama. They didn’t challenge Bush to this degree ever, and when they did challenge him he let them know he would not put up with it – Showing what it means to have a strong leader.
At least so far (and maybe in reality) Obum is a weakling. Will he let the world run over us (is that why the world favored him SO much)………………… You see you Infantile Liberals; Bush was rising to the occasion (and McCain would have also) more than you would have ever known, ‘Otherwise’. Now we have a wimp (giving in to the world on so many diffirent fronts). Lets see if he can develop a backbone???????????

Posted by: I remember hearing Biden's Prediction 'from my house'. | April 2, 2009, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm

“A New World Order” Take a look at the head lines. This is an organization that is going to make South America, Cananda and the good ‘ol USA one… We will be forced to use that same curency since the US dollar has no value… An all us little slaves will work to make the elite rich and powerful…When we are old, useless, no longer paying taxes, and become a burden to our government, they will induce death upon us so we do not drain their savings accounts. After all, this is the P-L-A-N of the Elite….

Posted by: DKD | April 2, 2009, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm

There are plans for everyone in this New World Order. It’s called slavery… We will never become rich with hard work and ambition, because we will continually pay more and more in taxes. Spend spend spend… 1.9 trillion, 5 trillion… These people are printing money faster than they can spend it. Our US dollar is worth nothing… heres a hint… it’s called inflation.. The dollar value is backed by china…Once it was backed by gold. Now it’s backed by debt owed to china, and the arabs. All part of the PLAN for a “New World Order” Break us, shake us and stake us to the fence post. We are doomed….

Posted by: DKD | April 2, 2009, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm

This country simply needs a king to stand up and defend us, for us, with us.

Posted by: Johnny | April 2, 2009, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm

Just because these leaders get together and agree to throw some more make-believe currency into this monopoly-game world does not mean anything. They are all wolves in sheep’s clothing… yes, even that precious American with the big smile. Read the best seller of the last century and you will find out what the real ending of the story will be… no one will be smiling… and they can print as much money as they want… it won’t stop the inevitable… Come, Lord Jesus. Amen.

Posted by: snazz | April 2, 2009, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm

Obama has done what on one has done in a long time: He has restored our country’s standing in the global economy. We finally have a true leader. I am proud of the way he and Michelle handled themselves overseas. Their mission was very successful.

Posted by: Jim Smith | April 2, 2009, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm

Charlie, you seem to have coated it with sour flavor, add more sugar to it so that story attracts. Most of this Fox news Channel (false news channel, so called conservative republican, i ask you what would president McCain and Cindy would’ve done, Or imagine the like of Sarah Palin. Give me a break you fake republicans

Posted by: Lucky | April 2, 2009, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm

I have been watch ABC News all week with Charles Gibson in London.
I don’t believe it!
The directors have lost the art of bring a real image to us.
I think it has all done with a green screen technique.

Posted by: Stewart | April 2, 2009, 9:11 pm 9:11 pm

As George Carlin famously remarked, “They aren’t your leaders. You have owners. They OWN you.” He also said quite a bit more on the subject that cannot be printed here. Rest in peace, George. You were right all along.

Posted by: h5mind | April 3, 2009, 2:01 am 2:01 am

Charlie Gibson!s coverage on new world economy order from London is remarkable.He had widely covered,met personalities,and wrote with full contents in a appreciable manner.
Thanks to abcnews.
i wish that, now entire world will sit again with their leaders for implementation G20 resolutions for better govern in economic secnes.

Posted by: krishnamurthi ramachandran | April 3, 2009, 5:50 am 5:50 am

There are golden rings of social structure on the planet who decide what is to happen at the witching hour. It is foreshadowed; if one cannot manage his life then someone will manage it for you. Think of the G20 as The Tribal Counsel. The adjudicator is like a judge for the Tribal Counsel. An agreement is made during and after examination. Immunity can be granted and a fresh start to begin. Whatever happens; one primary objective is to be a survivor. To be a leader in the G20 arrangement is a gift. You are fortunate to merit not being an out cast. Someone has to run the show. We need order. We need progress. We need civilization. We need maturity to prevent the extermination of the planet. If any of us can do a better job; step up.

Posted by: Patrick McDonald | April 3, 2009, 6:30 am 6:30 am

It’s truly sad that at this day and age government conspiracy crowd still has a voice. You live in fear and wait with eager anticipation for any signs that you hope points to the end days . Sad and pathetic.

Posted by: porfit for less | April 3, 2009, 12:02 pm 12:02 pm

Come on Charlie, we all know the purpose of the “new world order” and reject it outright.
I will personally work against the re-election of any U.S. Senator, Congresscritter, President or any other politician who supports any facet of the NWO – especially those who support any of so-called “climate change” legislation.

Posted by: ScottN | April 3, 2009, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm

Boy, that Gordo Brown is a ‘Slack Jawed’, ‘Flop Eared’ Sucker.
I am sure a ‘shared’ Socialist’s Agenda will be tops on Obum & Gordo’s list to discuss (even if they won’t admit to it).

Posted by: Anon | April 3, 2009, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

Some wouldn’t know what a National Socialist would like if it hit them in the face!
But there again I suppose that living in a tent an children eating from trash dumps is the type of world that a Rightwing bible thumper would want to see happen!

Posted by: Rightwing is Clueless | April 4, 2009, 2:27 am 2:27 am

Socialism Defined;
USSR Style – Tried it for 70 years W/O producing a descent society (even for a few years) then fall flat on your ass.
Soviet People’s Style – “We ‘pretend’ to work, and the Government ‘pretends’ to pay us”.
Technical Definition – Government continually micromanaging the economy (not just short term in a crisis) so that you really don’t have an economy, but just a great big governmental program disguised as an economy (why USSR fell on it’s ass). – Government picking winners & losers, and thus undermining the ‘Democracy Of the Marketplace’ where we as consumers Vote ‘thumbs up’ or’ thumbs down’ on a given product at a given price (of a given quality , at a given time etc., etc).
…In other words the Govt. can’t keep it’s hands off, so that people can choose the best products, and others can try to produce better ones.

Posted by: Anon | April 4, 2009, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm

NEW WORLD ORDER Hmmmm sorta reminds me of “The Left Behind” series. That is down right scary

Posted by: Nancy | April 6, 2009, 10:38 am 10:38 am

The New World Order will not wait until we are old to kill us. Their first goal is to declare Martial Law, cart everyone off to FEMA camps, and gas everyone(90%) to death. Those remaining will be forced to receive an implanted microchip. We live in a police state now, just like in Adolf Hitler’s time.

Posted by: Paramount | May 19, 2009, 3:26 am 3:26 am

End time prophecies of the Holy Bible are being fullfilled everyday…there’s only one hope: Jesus Christ… and there’s only one way Acts 2:38 and living a holy life….”Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6

Posted by: bill | June 23, 2009, 12:10 am 12:10 am

…You people really need to stop believing conspiracy theories.

Posted by: Some Guy | September 13, 2009, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

“Sorry Charlie”, but you are going to have to be informed by your bosses as to what is going on in our country. When you were asked about the big Acorn Scandal and the votes by the Senate to defund them by a vote of 83-6, your response was “I don’t know what you are talking about. No wonder you were replaced.

Posted by: Dennis Kelley | September 17, 2009, 7:42 am 7:42 am

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