Saturday Morning thoughts on the US wars

Paul, Sunday, April 13, 2003 - 11:59

Author: Friend in the mountains

First paragraph (Teaser):

This came to me from a guy in B.C. who spends most of his time mountaineering. He's studying economy and political sciences.

Rest of the text:

Saturday Morning thoughts; somewhere between my first
and second cup of coffee….I’m so fucking pissed off at
the irrational mindset of men running this world
through the eyes of a dysfunctional, megalomaniac
time-bomb!!!!!

The fear prevailing within the mindsets of the global
community is defining the state of present human
consciousness.

I was, in the past, a "spear carrier" for the empire.
I was convinced that the notion of pursuing political
and military action upon an a state, regime, or
institution, which stripped citizens of their human
dignity, respect and basic civil rights was a noble
undertaking.

There was a romantic and adventurous spirit embodied
within the role of liberating a people subjugated by
human degradation.

Unfortunately the fundamental principles of freedom
and constitutionalism, which are the political basis
for respect of human life, have been undermined by
ideologies which exude the opposite consequences.

It is quite incredulous to comprehend why, within the
bounds of this great Canadian country, I fear U.S.
policies.

I am a citizen of both countries, and once swore to
defend one of them. Canada is inextricably connected
to multilateral political, economic and military
institutions. We share common goals and somewhat
common ideologies with our southern partner. These
very institutions is the guarantor of a friendly and
non-hostile relationship. Or are they??

Obviously my fears are created from the unintended
consequences of U.S. foreign policy. The current Bush
regime has misidentified the national interest of the
United-States. American resources are being allocated
to secure long term political and economic
instability. There quest for global primacy will
create inevitable global chaos.

U.S. hegemony is being pursued through an archaic
system of military Keynesianism; led by an even more
archaic ideological inept Neo-conservative framework.

The illegitimacy of the current Bush regime was
evident from the start of their reign of power, but
the current events of transforming the U.S. into an
isolationist, unilateral aggressor is unprecedented.
The Bush regime has single-handily managed to
seriously harm all their warm diplomatic relations
with its closest allies. the coalition of "the
un-willing" are the major geo-strategic players
(China, Russia, France, Germany, Canada)which need to
be somewhat co-opted in order to pursue any global
agenda
initiatives. The Bush administration has lost any
legitimacy and respect that the U.S. had in the world.
Its arrogance towards implementing a new order,
gloating in their self proclaimed role as the
“indispensable nation

Subject:	Answer from a friend
Author:	Paul
Date:	Sun, 2003-04-13 12:07

Hey you,

I don't know where a lot of intellectual people are hiding, but some of them are out there trying to get their voices heard. The problem is that no-one is listening.

When we were in New York there was an anti-war protest march, so we joined in with the other 100,000 people for a march along Broadway. It was amazing to be in a crowd so big. Some of the placards really hit you (and scare you). But it was a fantastic feeling to be with so many other people that are/were as against this invasion of another country as we are/were/still are. There was lots of cheering, people were playing drums, slogans were shouted - but the overall vibe was very positive, definitely peaceful, and there were people from all ages and all walks of life - from children to war veterans - all demonstrating, I say again, peacefully, against war.

Do you know what was showed on the news that night? Images of a handful of protestors who overstayed past 4pm - when the permit ran out. The headline were along the theme of "Peace Protest Ends Once Again in Violence." There was no mention of the 100,000 people that had attempted to share their views with a nation, and the world. Only images of protestors being subdued and carted away by police. Or news about the "unknown substance" that a protestor sprayed into the faces of police.

Now I'm not normally a paranoid person - but lately, all I can think about is "Big Brother". Is it possible that these people were (shock and awe) "paid" to cause strife? Misleading the focus of the media from sending a peaceful message out to the world by undermining the whole process and making a complete mockery of that message? Who knows?

And that is the problem. The world is so crazy right now. But I don't know where to find the truth. It certainly isn't to be found in the mainstream media. The war has become the latest "reality TV show" with journalists placed with the troops. And even public national radio appears to have a very biased view. But can you believe the alternative sources of information - most of which are web-based? And if there are other sources of information, then they are rapidly and brutally suppressed - as an example I use the media station of Iraq that was showing images of US brutality - this station was shut down.

Democracy is a farce. You know, I really don't know that what we say makes a difference anymore. I don't know what truth to believe. It's all so confusing. And I think that is how the majority of people feel - not only in the US, but in Australia and all over the world. So people aren't hiding - they just feel that they can't make a difference. It's a sense of helplessness and hopelessness that is keeping them inactive.

Maybe our little screams and shouts of frustration will make it out there somewhere. I hope someone IS listening.

This is my perspective anyway - while I'm living 60 miles from DC.

Take care of yourself - and never stop thinking.
Love and hugs and peaceful thoughts,

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