Reuters’ satellite images show that Russia is keeping armored trucks, personnel, and other military equipment at a military training facility in Klimovo, about 20 miles from its… Read more “Steer Clear: War and the Devastation of Economic Sanctions”
Category: foreign affairs
Where Afghanistan is At Now
Twenty years ago, the U.S. government entered Afghanistan under false pretenses and earlier this year left it worse than they found it. After spending over $146 billion… Read more “Where Afghanistan is At Now”
Why the U.S. should stop funding the Israeli Government
Often, the coverage in the U.S. media of the Israel-Palestine conflict lacks context. Acts of violence by either side are not justified, but it is essential to… Read more “Why the U.S. should stop funding the Israeli Government”
End the war on terrorism
Terrorism is more often than not a direct response to imperialism. This was true with former imperial powers (Rome, France, etc.) and it is true for U.S.… Read more “End the war on terrorism”
Biden’s cabinet announcements and Obama era foreign policy
Joe Biden’s announcements of who he would place in key cabinet and White House positions represent a return to Obama-era policy. Biden’s choices for National Security Advisor,… Read more “Biden’s cabinet announcements and Obama era foreign policy”
Five main reasons why I stand against the two party system
Endless wars, rising debt, state controlled monetary policy, lockdowns and high incarceration rates. This is the state Republicans and Democrats have put America in. It is time… Read more “Five main reasons why I stand against the two party system”
The Unforeseen Costs of War
Interventions often cost more than their budgetary estimates. Some might argue that there are also unforeseen benefits to interventions, and perhaps that is also often the case.… Read more “The Unforeseen Costs of War”
Another Example of Unnecessary U.S. Intervention
“Those who use the sword will die by the sword.” This is what Jesus Christ told Peter after he cut off the ear of the high priests’… Read more “Another Example of Unnecessary U.S. Intervention”
Protecting Oil Fields In Syria
Washington D.C.- About 500 U.S. military personnel will be deployed to Eastern Syria to protect oil fields, said the Pentagon, which reports that the Department of Defense… Read more “Protecting Oil Fields In Syria”
Learning from Costa Rica
I am writing from the four seasons resort in Costa Rica. The country is full of lush rainforest, and has a growing economy. I have been impressed… Read more “Learning from Costa Rica”
The Name of Liberty 