Ep 65: US War and Its Future

Instead of covering the hots-pots of unrest, (Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador) I instead explore a source of the problem, namely, our empire. I first discuss the lighter topic of OK Boomer, then shift to a piece on war watching and civilian casualties, then a lack of human rights with Assange. In the Second half I talk about the big picture of climate chaos using the Pentagons own report. Finally a wrap up of how democrats and even progressives only offer soft opposition with the example of Israel. This is a heavier episode, but I share how I got to my views as well.

Interim Music: America the Beautiful, War theme by Micheal Curran, Civ 5 Soundtrack

Sources

Passive support of war via distance.
https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-spreading-chaos-of-americas-forever-wars
UN lawyer in charge of human rights says Assange is getting none.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/10/18/melz-o18.html
Even our old wars continue to kill and maim.
www.irishtimes.com/news/world/asia-pacific/death-from-below-in-the-world-s-most-bombed-country
The Pentagon is worried about climate change and ‘mission failure’
www.vice.com/en_us/article/mbmkz8/us-military-could-collapse-within-20-years-due-to-climate-change-report-commissioned-by-pentagon-says
Progressives fall behind on better policy on Israel.
www.mintpressnews.com/j-street-conference-progressive-pols-bow-israel-while-preaching-peace/