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People have accused me of being in favor of globalization. This is equivalent to accusing me of being in favor of the sun rising in the morning.

People have accused me of being in favor of globalization. T

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In this quote, the speaker responds to accusations of supporting globalization by comparing it with the inevitability of the sun rising in the morning. The explanation suggests that the speaker believes globalization is a natural phenomenon, something that is bound to happen regardless of personal preferences or opinions. By likening their support for globalization to the rising of the sun, the speaker conveys their belief that globalization is an undeniable part of the modern world, not a choice or endorsement on their part.

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