International Cooperation

Iran is a rogue nation. It inserts itself in Middle Eastern affairs and disrupts normalcy. This is their region. It is a neighborhood they desire to influence. It is right they be involved. But it is wrong for them to create strife, enlarge strife, and manipulate delicate relations certain to cause war, civil strife and chaos. They do this in Iraq, Libya, Egypt, Syria and others. They know what they are doing. Their keen understanding of religion, sects and history is the fodder of their travail. Shameful behavior. Yet they continue but deny doing it.


Russia is much the same. It partners with its own mafia organizations and then networks with international criminal organizations to further its own design for hegemony in the world. If they cannot be the power of it all, then they disrupt those who are. Regardless of the suffering and chaos created, Russian ideology and pre-eminence is the goal. Over all else. Sick and twisted. Instead of serving the better ends of mankind, they undercut it. And claim otherwise. Hollow phrases, indeed.


China is more sophisticated, but hopes to replace American influence throughout the globe. For some reason they are offended that they are not more respected. Yet they focus on their own self importance and national needs instead of global partnerships. Oh, if the partnerships furthers their own ends, they will participate; but not until that is realized.


China could do much better. By doing so, they would earn the privileges that would benefit them greatly: access to more energy sources; expanded markets to supply their goods; access to natural resources to fuel their own industries, and so forth. They know what they need. Instead of cooperating to get that access, they blunder through and play political games. So unlike their calm demeanor. Such a waste of intellect and the natural power that comes from it.


With Trump in the White House the bullies of the world see their opportunity. Chaos and distraction in America serve the interests of those who wish America ill.


For those among us who think Trump does no damage, think again. The damage has been done. It continues to mount. Time for Plan B. That is not just for Democrats to handle. It is a job each of us must do.


It starts today.


April 24, 2019