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What will the world’s tyrants learn from the Libyan War? Get nukes.

By / Leave a Comment / 2 June 2013

Summary:  Events in Iraq and Libya show the two-tier nature of the 21st century geopolitical system.  First tier nations are those with nuclear weapons, or are so large or powerful as to be almost immune from conventional attack.  Everybody else must ally with a great power, or avoid angering them.  As the march of technology makes nukes (and other …

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A warmonger review, looking at the articles advocating a US war with Libya

By / 6 Comments / 20 June 2014

Summary:  It’s astonishing to see the craziness that Americans consider geopolitical analysis.  There are sophomores in other nations that would consider these to simplistic to take seriously.  That such work forms the mainstream of US foreign policy illustrates the decline of America.  Clarity and depth of thought decline first, eroding away our power and stability. Rather …

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Our military attacks Libya. As usual, the contents differ from the label.

By / 1 Comment / 2 June 2013

Summary:   The US has gone to war with Libya, with operations far exceeding a “no fly zone.”   As usual the banter of our geopolitical experts merely provided cover for broader military action, probably for reasons unmentionable to the public. The operations in Libya go far beyond the no fly zone called for by UN Security Council …

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We’re at war, again. Another shovel of dirt on the corpse of the Constitution.

By / 3 Comments / 30 March 2011

Summary:  As we start yet another war, let’s take a moment to mourn the Constitution.  A landmark from the days when we inspired other peoples by means other than our bombs. Contents A reminder of what we once were (of course you don’t care) A nostalgic note about a political regime long gone Who said …

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