A humiliating comparison of us to old Britain
Most American believe that our system provides better guarantees of liberty and protection from tyrannical government. History shatters that illusion.
london review of books
Vital but lost history: how we overthrew Iran’s democracy
Summary: As Trump prepares to wreck the deal with Iran, let’s remember our first engagement with Iran —Â when we helped overthrow their democracy. We have forgotten about this; they have not. Remembering is the first step to learning. Excerpt from “A Prize from Fairyland“ By Andrew Bacevich. London Review of Books, 2 November 2017. Review …
Vital but lost history: how we overthrew Iran’s democracy Read More »
Remember that the fires we lite in Iraq still burn. Look and learn.
Summary: Â America led the invasion and occupation of Iraq, overthrowing a secular regime for what became a mostly Islamic theocratic state. It began in March 2003. Iraq is still burning. The news media seldom remind of the the chaos we created. The fighting Mosul is a vivid dot in the long war we irresponsibly ignited. …
Remember that the fires we lite in Iraq still burn. Look and learn. Read More »
Governments weaponize famine. See it working in these 4 nations.
Summary: Brutal famine has four nations in its grip, deliberate results of their governments’ policies. While we wreck the Middle East, spreading jihadist movements, they get a pass (unless we help them). This is a powerful article with horrific news. “The Nazis Used It, We Use It“ Alex de Waal on the return of famine …
Governments weaponize famine. See it working in these 4 nations. Read More »
How neoliberalism and globalization created the populist revolt in the West
Summary: Here is an excerpt from one of the most powerful explanations I have seen for the role neoliberalism and globalization as drivers of populism in the West. Our political future cannot be seen without understanding this. {First of two articles today.} Here is one of the most illuminating essays I have read in a …
How neoliberalism and globalization created the populist revolt in the West Read More »