Summary: Our DoD has rolled out another master plan. We’re oblivious to how aggressive these strategies look to our rivals; perhaps we’re oblivious even to the idea that our rivals have rights . That’s appropriate to a global hegemon, a role we no longer have the power to fill. The growth of rivals makes that …
The “global commons” belongs to the world. Should America control it? Read More »
Summary: Today we have an article from the dark side of America’s soul (with deep roots in our history) enticing us into evil. War erodes our strength, and after 13 years of the War on Terror our defenses against evil are quite thin. Voices like this, although seldom so vivid, probably will dominate debate among …
The solution to jihad: kill and contain our foes. Give war another chance! Read More »
Summary: The calls for war ring again from American pundits and geopolitical experts. No cause is too small, hopeless, or irrelevant to us — threatening war is always the right response, says a loud and influential number of Americans, to maintain our credibility and reputation. They sign a siren song of national decline. No nation, …
America’s hawks sing a song of national decline Read More »
Summary:Â Today we look at one of the great mysteries of the 21st century, seeking explanations for America’s mad pursuit of foreign wars despite their repeated failure, despite their irrelevance to preventing another 9-11 (many intel experts believe we’re making another attack more likely). In their 13th years even the reasons for our wars remain …
Summary: The evolution of the Armistice Day into Veteran’s Day mirrors the evolution of America into an increasingly militaristic State. Let’s use today as a time to reflect on this change, and on the long series of mostly futile wars that has accompanied it. . A powerful thought for us on Veteran’s Day from One …
