And not just the Republican establishment.
American foreign policy has for some time been firmly in the hands of that complex that Dwight warned us about in his farewell address.
The incestuous closed loop that has captured the upper echelon of the armed services, the senate, the house, and all the major think-tanks has become a world unto itself.
They can get America mired in one misadventure after another that is nothing short of disaster for the country but oh so profitable for all of them.
Iraq? A greater victory for our supposed enemy, Iran, would be hard to imagine. Their Shia brothers in Iraq now run the country that was their most serious opposition in the neighborhood. For this the American taxpayer is on the hook for a trillion dollars.
But it was an adventure of unprecedented profitability for the private side of the military-industrial complex.
Afghanistan, ditto.
Syria? You can bet the policy wonks are drooling over the possibilities.
Yes, it will be a big mouthful to chew, way costlier in lives and dollars than the last two misadventures, but way more profitable too!
So when Ron Paul comes along and promises to end the party, we should not be surprised that he is treated like a leper at an orgy.
Showing posts with label Election 2012 Ron Paul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Election 2012 Ron Paul. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Pinkos for Ron Paul
On the face of it you wouldn't think that a small "c" commie like myself would see much positive in Ron Paul. In many respects he stands apart as a reactionary among reactionaries.
There is one issue, however, that is qualitatively different than any other issue in this election, and on that one issue Ron Paul is a potential world-changer.
That issue is undoing America's self-defeating role as Global Cop. If Ron Paul ever succeeded in closing those 900 or so foreign bases in 130 countries, we'd find ourselves in a brand new world overnight.
The massive amount of money pissed away on maintaining that empire could be used at home looking after Americans.
With his principled stand on that one issue, Ron Paul is the only candidate who could make a difference.
There is one issue, however, that is qualitatively different than any other issue in this election, and on that one issue Ron Paul is a potential world-changer.
That issue is undoing America's self-defeating role as Global Cop. If Ron Paul ever succeeded in closing those 900 or so foreign bases in 130 countries, we'd find ourselves in a brand new world overnight.
The massive amount of money pissed away on maintaining that empire could be used at home looking after Americans.
With his principled stand on that one issue, Ron Paul is the only candidate who could make a difference.
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