which has left you open for manipulation by the neo-cons,war mongers and the military industrial complex.
I say this with all humanity,and not to deride you.
you are by far in the majority of americans wo are wholly unaware of how our state and defense department have secured American interests across the globe.
and when I say "American interests" I mean "American corporations".
might I suggest two books to begin your journey to understanding our history on a much deeper,and contextual level.
mainly because I would absolutely enjoy discussing the power dynamics in the Persian gulf,and the outliers of Russia,china and india.
but to do THAT,you need a precursor course in American foreign policy.
1."war is a racket" by brig-gen Smedley butler written in 1935
“I spent thirty-three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country's most agile military force, the Marine Corps. I served in all commissioned ranks from Second Lieutenant to Major-General. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a high class muscle-man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism.”
― Smedley Butler
very short book,and very enlightening while equally disturbing.
2."a peoples history of the united states" by historian howard zinn 1980
“I'm worried that students will take their obedient place in society and look to become successful cogs in the wheel - let the wheel spin them around as it wants without taking a look at what they're doing. I'm concerned that students not become passive acceptors of the official doctrine that's handed down to them from the White House, the media, textbooks, teachers and preachers.”
― Howard Zinn
*note* I do hope I am not coming across arrogant,or condescending.that is not my intent.
but to understand current events we need to have clear,and open eyes,looking upon our past that has brought us to this time and place in history.
cheers.
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