The hysterical American decline
As America tries to cling to world dominance, we can learn important lessons from Vietnam and Iraq
http://www.salon.com/2012/02/14/the_hysterical_american_decline/singleton/
UPDATE
Part II of the above:
America’s apocalyptic imperial strategy
In Iran, China and elsewhere, U.S. attempts to cling to power threaten to destabilize the globe
http://www.salon.com/2012/02/15/americas_apocalyptic_imperial_strategy/singleton/
If what this guy says is true (it sure sounds plausible and subject to verification, but, as usual, I am too lazy to investigate) then it turns out that the US backing of despots and brutal dictators and the consequent suppression of any attempts at democracy was always part of a detailed plan implemented with full knowledge of the consequences. Actually a bit terrifying because if the oligarchy that clearly formulated and put this hideous plan into action now views the current US population as ‘them’, then we are on the cusp of some really, _really_ bad times. Instead of plain old ignorance leading to the downfall of our nation’s infrastructure (for instance, why should the oligarchy give a damn about bridges and roads, they use helicopters!) it might be part of a long-term design. This, is, of course, very conspiratorial and smacks of the worn out ‘Jewish world domination’ conspiracy, but these people _already_ control our country and if, as I have alluded to before (and promise to one day actually detail), the wealthy are negatively incentivized to help the economy, then they might easily slip into actively destroying our economy just to preserve their world view.
I really encourage my reader(s) to read the article!
