Is the G-20 Meeting a Waste of Time and Resources?

April 1, 2009 RSS Feed Print

President Obama is in Europe this week to attend the G-20 meeting, and more than a few leaders of the world's top 20 economies are already downplaying expectations. Others feel that the G-20 meeting is nothing but a waste of time. Writes Slate's Anne Applebaum: "Nothing that will be discussed at the summit, and nothing that will be discussed at any of the follow-up summits, could not also have been discussed on the telephone. Or by e-mail. Or on a Skype conference call." What do you expect from the G-20 meeting? Is it a waste of time as some critics suggest? Post your thoughts.

Previously: What Do You Think of Timothy Geithner?

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Is made up of the same kind of politicians that are ruining the USA.

Backed by special interest and lobbyists, money and power is all they understand.

If you think for one minute the G20 gives a flying bailout about average people, think again.

Their friends are in the Financial, Energy, and Military business. You are not their friends.

Thanks to http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ for these great quotes:

You are the great unwashed masses (of or associated with the great masses of people; "the common people in 'these' days 'suffer' greatly")

We live in a ("a Topsy-turvy society of lowborn rich and blue-blooded poor")

(Original 'those' changed to 'these' and 'suffered' to 'suffer' in order to make the quote relevant.)

Is your Rose colored tinting wearing off? Good.

Dave H. of NC 7:29AM April 02, 2009

Although technology allows us to conduct meetings via conference calls, face time still has benefits as many professionals can attest to. Whether the G-20 meeting is a waste of time or not, we will need to wait to see what decisions and results these leaders produce.

Sandra V. of LA 4:22PM April 01, 2009

As Barry said to his wife and children. And Mrs. Obama explained to her wonderful children. Girls, daddy is going on a field trip to play with his new friends. Don't worry, its like the "Welcome Wagon" ladies we met! I am sure he will get to know all our new neighbors, now lets tell Daddy we love him, so he won't forget where home is, tehe...

And, the answer to your question is a resounding "Yes"!

Tom in San Diego of CA 11:54AM April 01, 2009

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