On the subject of foreign fighters and their motivation; Let us recall the Abraham Lincoln brigade in the Spanish civil war, 2,800 Americans and the government had no objection. We may find idealism misplaced but it's not necessarily crazy.
In conclusion, the U.S. should focus on assisting the refugees, offering counsel, med and food supplies. When the dust of battle has settled, they will remember American largesse, no matter who “wins”.
At last a note of sanity. Well said. We are witnessing about five human catastrophes of war and mass migration. It is urgent!
Every once in a while a character is strong enough and articulate enough to punch through the fog blown by MSM - Glen Greenwald, Karen Hudes, Tim DeChristopher, Aaron Swarz, Chris Hedges - we need you guys to speak for us.
Top ten steps towards a police state.
I don't see people making the connection with: Financialization => more Inequality => protecting the Status quo => a Police State.
Given all the high tech surveillance and security it's hard to see how that can be reversed.
Why stop with the Muslims, Mr. Trump? The Southern Poverty Law Center can provide a list of hate groups whose members could benefit from being excluded from the United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_organizations_designated_by_the_Southern_Poverty_Law_Center_as_hate_groups
On the subject of foreign fighters and their motivation; Let us recall the Abraham Lincoln brigade in the Spanish civil war, 2,800 Americans and the government had no objection. We may find idealism misplaced but it's not necessarily crazy.
That's a powerful summary. You've nailed it, thanks. But there's this other thread, financialization and inequality. Are they linked or independent?
In conclusion, the U.S. should focus on assisting the refugees, offering counsel, med and food supplies. When the dust of battle has settled, they will remember American largesse, no matter who “wins”.
At last a note of sanity. Well said. We are witnessing about five human catastrophes of war and mass migration. It is urgent!
And let's not forget the dispute between Japan and Russia over the South Kuril District of the Sakhalin Oblast. Japan wants those islands back.
Every once in a while a character is strong enough and articulate enough to punch through the fog blown by MSM - Glen Greenwald, Karen Hudes, Tim DeChristopher, Aaron Swarz, Chris Hedges - we need you guys to speak for us.
Top ten steps towards a police state.
I don't see people making the connection with: Financialization => more Inequality => protecting the Status quo => a Police State.
Given all the high tech surveillance and security it's hard to see how that can be reversed.
Yes Juan, but how do you really feel?