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July 16, 2002 Now Libraries... Wow, enough said. Please contact your local representative about this. An Empire on the horizon A realistic
look at US policy towards invading Iraq reveals the agenda of control
of the Middle East region. With thousands suffering due to
sanctions and a lack of evidence for 'weapons of mass destruction,'
the US is only hindering a peaceful solution and in the process, maintaining
its reputation as a hegemonic nation. 'Imperial maintenance' Bock
writes: "The desire to attack Iraq and oust Saddam is a mission
of Proactive, preemptive peace Closer to Fortress America than ever before. Wonder how much it will cost? Somehow the US military contends that it can protect itself and government (and oh yeah, its citizens too) by killing all of its enemies abroad and at home. But who is an enemy.....? Wolfowitz who? Preachings of war from the ivory tower. He says that "September 11 is nothing compared to what chemical, biological and nuclear weapons could do." What about what the US military can do? As a salesman of US intention, Wolfowitz must first figure out how, while we all ask why? Who does our government work for? Now our
government is to protect
the world. Empire what? I recommend that the president read George
Washington's farewell address. Particularly the part that reads:
"Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe,
entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition,
rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?" Precision bombing by Stevie Wonder Bombs keep dropping and peace is supposed to advance. That kind of logic explains most US military policy, especially of late. Reminds me of that saying: "Bombing for peace, f*#ing for virginity." A Republican for Liberty Outspoken judges can sometimes be too much, but not this time. Ashcroft's blindness to the Constitution and Bill of Rights should frighten any liberty loving American while a fervent protest will aid in the removal of the 'law.' Not in my country Can
never be repeated enough:"Jordan's policy advocates resolving
conflicts in peaceful means and through dialogue," he added and
continued "We
didn't participate in attacking Iraq when others did, so how can we
do that now?" I assume that's a rhetorical question. Nonetheless,
standing firm against US hegemony requires more than words, it requires
a website. No longer under the law That institution - government - that is to enforce the laws, now believes that it should be immune from them. What they call a "defense streamlining initiative" resembles a "responsibility- degrading totalitarian initiative." Archives: 7/15/02 Mike Ewens is currently a senior at Washington University in St. Louis. Apart from his full-time student status, he is actively involved in the campus libertarian newspaper, College Libertarians and inner city tutoring programs. Economics and mathematics occupy his academic time, while his intellectual curiosity is further satisfied with political theory and foreign affairs. He is working as a summer intern with Antiwar.com. |