It puzzles me how any American can fail to understand that US foreign policy has, since the 1950s, consisted of overthrowing elected governments in other countries, and replacing them with brutal dictatorships. It was inevitable that this would eventually happen here, as well. Why are journalists -- who presumably know the histories of the Philippines, Chile, Iran, etc, etc, etc where hideous regimes were installed by CIA coups -- surprised by the rise of Donald Trump and the fascist regime now underway? Don't they know the kind of surveillance that the NSA and CIA installed in those countries -- and that are now operating in the US?? WHY is this a shock? It was inevitable that a US foreign policy that consistently supported rightwing dictatorships all over the world would create a huge contingent of pro to-fascists experienced in manipulating elections, seizing power, and destroying public access to affordable social services, education, health care, livable housing, and decent pay? TRUMP's 'election' manifests the 'home-coming' of US foreign policy that has destroyed democratically elected governments all over the world, and replaced them with corrupt, tyrannical dictators. Now, unfortunately, Americans will understand what that feels like.
It astonishes me that the author appears unaware of the kinds of governments -- and heads of state -- that the United State (CIA) installs in OTHER countries! They are ALL versions of Donald Trump, only more openly dictatorial. The commentator appears to be unfamiliar with the characteristics of fascism. THAT is what the US has imposed on dozens of countries around the world, and THAT is what is now being exposed in this country. Sadly, BOTH Trump and CLinic exhibit enthusiasm for fascist policies. Therefore, one should not be surprised that Hillary overlooks or minimizes her own corrupt practices, her cheating husband, etc. And Trump believes that he operates outside the law, not to mention without a decent level of respect for ANY woman. This country needs to elevate its political standards immediately. We are getting in return exactly what we have imposed on others all over the world -- fascist dictators.
It puzzles me how any American can fail to understand that US foreign policy has, since the 1950s, consisted of overthrowing elected governments in other countries, and replacing them with brutal dictatorships. It was inevitable that this would eventually happen here, as well. Why are journalists -- who presumably know the histories of the Philippines, Chile, Iran, etc, etc, etc where hideous regimes were installed by CIA coups -- surprised by the rise of Donald Trump and the fascist regime now underway? Don't they know the kind of surveillance that the NSA and CIA installed in those countries -- and that are now operating in the US?? WHY is this a shock? It was inevitable that a US foreign policy that consistently supported rightwing dictatorships all over the world would create a huge contingent of pro to-fascists experienced in manipulating elections, seizing power, and destroying public access to affordable social services, education, health care, livable housing, and decent pay? TRUMP's 'election' manifests the 'home-coming' of US foreign policy that has destroyed democratically elected governments all over the world, and replaced them with corrupt, tyrannical dictators. Now, unfortunately, Americans will understand what that feels like.
It astonishes me that the author appears unaware of the kinds of governments -- and heads of state -- that the United State (CIA) installs in OTHER countries! They are ALL versions of Donald Trump, only more openly dictatorial. The commentator appears to be unfamiliar with the characteristics of fascism. THAT is what the US has imposed on dozens of countries around the world, and THAT is what is now being exposed in this country. Sadly, BOTH Trump and CLinic exhibit enthusiasm for fascist policies. Therefore, one should not be surprised that Hillary overlooks or minimizes her own corrupt practices, her cheating husband, etc. And Trump believes that he operates outside the law, not to mention without a decent level of respect for ANY woman. This country needs to elevate its political standards immediately. We are getting in return exactly what we have imposed on others all over the world -- fascist dictators.