The Banana Republic with its uber-controlled propaganda machine, blatantly took us to the edge of a major conflagration, with an audience of know-nothings egging it on.
I can't remember a time when the a government was more transparently in over its head. Neocons were never up to dealing with Russia, because they think its all about "showing strength" but they don't know what strength means. You get spineless cowards instead.
I'm glad there's just a tiny window remaining where oxygen comes in, meaning internet and Youtube. I don't doubt that some bozos in Homeland Security (sounds Orwellian to begin with) would love to shut all that down.
The concentration of ownership of media outlets has deprived journalists of their souls, turning them into ghouls. Welcome to Hell Planet.
As of this writing, it's becoming apparent that not only was the Syrian army not behind the chemical attacks, but this time there were no chemical attacks.
I understand why journalists malfunction. They have seen over and over that lies are the basis of military action but refuse to believe they're being lied to, and so they pass the lies onward. The best way to stay sane is to avoid TV news completely. The credibility is all drained.
I know, I know, I sound like a latecomer. That misinformation makes the world go around is not a new development. Just that the farce has reached new levels. The soap opera is so ugly. I'm reminded of Closing Time by Norman O. Brown.
I don't see any men of honor in the Pentagon at this time. I see mercenaries, for sale to the highest bidder. If protecting the Constitution were ever their mission, they failed utterly. Losers.
Tulsi Gabbard is strong, and many in the rank and file understand their leadership is uber-corrupt. DC is taking a nose dive in terms of having any legitimacy or influence. Working around DC, in the sense of bypassing dead heart tissue, is the new global industry.
Actually I take it back about dishonor in the Pentagon. If there's a group trying to pander to the reckless bloodthirsty irresponsibility of the warmonger pundits, by working closely with the Russians on minimizing casualties, that's honorable -- but should not be their job.
Media barons are trying to run the show through the media they've worked so hard to control. The military is under huge pressure to stage a circus for a public the media whip into a war frenzy. I wonder if the problem is with the English language itself. Too buggy?
