Summary: Like fish in water, we cannot easily see the trends shaping our world. Such as the militarization of America, both foreign and domestic. We’re becoming in some ways like Prussia, sad since Prussia/Germany proved that the time for such behavior has passed. It’s not too late for us to take the reins of the …
Why is America militarizing, becoming a 21stC Prussia? Read More »
Summary: Today we look at changes in American law enforcement, another aspect of the New America rising around us. We have been slow to see this, despite increasingly loud warnings during the past 2 decades. Now that the evidence has become too loud to ignore, many American respond with active denial. It’s a test of …
We get a new police for our New America, but prefer not to see these changes Read More »
Summary: Previous posts in this series showed how America has militarized. Today we ask “why”? The answer is superficially obvious, but the deeper reasons are mysterious. This is the conclusion to a series about the militarization of America.  {2nd of 2 posts today.} “Purgamenta hujus mundi sunt tria: pcatis, bellum, et frateria.” -— This …
Summary:Â This post looks at the evolution of the Star Trek “universe” from 1964 through today, using it as a mirror to help us see how we’ve changed. It gives us a clear picture, but one we might not want to see. This is the second in this series about the militarization of American society; …
The neocons captured the Star Trek universe, as they’ve captured America Read More »
