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America’s wise men defend the government’s surveillance programs

Summary: Our reaction to the revelations about the NSA spying on us reveal much about America. Here we review some of the more interesting ones. See our New America in the mirror.   Contents The usual suspects defend the government against us Our best & brightest defend the government, not us A real hero replies …

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WPR: “Counterinsurgency in the Post-COIN Era”

Summary:  A special issue of World Politics Review reveals the key problems facing the US military.  They provide little meaningful analysis, let alone solutions.  But these articles provide a start for the necessary reevaluation of our fantastically expensive military, foundation for our mad and unprofitable empire. “Counterinsurgency in the Post-COIN Era“, Special Feature Report of the World Politics …

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COIN as future generations will see it (and as we should see it today)

Summary:  COIN will be seen by future generations as a manifestation of early 21st century American hubris. How will future generations see our nation-building in foreign lands at gunpoint (aka COIN)?  Perhaps they’ll marvel at our self-esteem.  Here are two examples. (1)  One of the most arrogant statements in the entire military literature Article #1:  Know …

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