Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Afghanistan is “the good war”, the one we must continue and escalate, unlike Iraq, which was a mistake and a total disaster.  This was one of the primary messages of Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign platform. “We must refocus our efforts on...
World War I

World War I

World War I As significant as World War II was as one of the monumental events of the past century, the perceived importance of World War I often fades into the background.  The typical American knows at least the basics of World War II. It had a fairly...
Why The Empire Hates Iran

Why The Empire Hates Iran

Why The Empire Hates Iran “Iran is the greatest threat to American security in the Middle East.”  “Iran is the greatest state sponsor of terror in the world.” “We must maintain a military presence in Syria and help the Saudis fight a war in Yemen because we have to...
The Tradition of Non-Intervention

The Tradition of Non-Intervention

The Tradition of Non-Intervention During the formation of the United States, many of the founders greatly feared a government that could wield excessive authority over its citizens.  These fears led them to draft a constitution and a system of government whose primary...
The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War After the conclusion of World War II, the U.S. very quickly shifted its focus to opposing communism around the world.  The primary battle was fought in the form of a cold war against the Soviet Union, but the U.S. was also intent on preventing any...