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”
Category: foreign affairs
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”
Congress votes to end assistance to civil war in Yemen
Recently, both houses of congress passed a resolution to end military assistance to Saudi Arabia for its war in Yemen. President Trump has threatened to veto the… Read more “Congress votes to end assistance to civil war in Yemen”
Macron and Trump
United States president Donald Trump has often flustered other world leaders, and people who would like to work towards a more globalized world. President Trump, a self… Read more “Macron and Trump”
SPACE FORCE
SPACE FORCE: a high sounding achievement. What would change? How can the President use this? Is the money better spent elsewhere?
