The Ukraine War is another US/NATO project to try and weaken Russia and start another regime change war, because all other ones worked so well, e.g., Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

Russia did invade, which is against international law, but we cannot forget the history of everything that happened before; a great example of looking at the history is the propaganda pushed on us by legacy media about Oct 7 and the real genocide our country is funding against the Palestinian people.

Our next target, our warmongering country is pushing towards, is Iran and China.

Russian kool aid

It is understandable to be pro-war and a total warmonger because growing up in the United States, all the propaganda we hear and are taught since we are born is done to make us not question or critically think about our imperialist ways.

Growing up and learning the non-propaganda history and other views should shift you away from US military propaganda of liking forever wars and the blind nationalism of bringing “democracy” to Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

shady shit

That is a major downplaying and rewriting of the true history of our country.

Here is a small example of what we do to other countries and the only reason we know about this is due to it being leaked by great people: https://lemmy.world/post/15002828

I suggest reading up on the military leaks and many more independent journalists, fewer legacy media viewpoints; the major ones are Julian Assange and Edward Snowden leaks.

Russian propaganda

You do know that people can come to the same conclusion without needing others to tell us what to think or being tricked into seeing the world a certain way…

I suggest learning about the Uhuru Three and the Uhuru Movement: https://lemmy.world/post/23366029

I got reminded of a song: dead prez - They School | https://lemmy.world/post/26450948

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I just like to add one when I can to posts, hahaha

The CIA does not only torture under Trump, the problem is the duopoly (Republicans and Democrats).

The duopoly will work together to fund and vote for more forever wars.

“They Have Money For War But Can’t Feed The Poor.” – Tupac Shakur

Generated Summary:

This YouTube video explores the history and implications of the CIA’s enhanced interrogation program, comparing it to Nazi Germany’s torture policies. The video uses a provocative gimmick—the creators attempting (and failing) to replicate some torture techniques on themselves—to engage viewers and illustrate the brutality of the real thing.

Main Topic: The CIA’s use of torture, its historical context, its ineffectiveness, and its lasting impact.

Key Points:

• Historical Parallels: The video draws a direct comparison between the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” techniques and Nazi Germany’s systematic torture methods, highlighting the plagiarism of techniques and justifications.
• Ineffectiveness of Torture: The video emphasizes that torture is ineffective in gathering reliable intelligence, as victims will confess to anything to stop the pain.
• Legal Loopholes and Justification: The video exposes how the US government used legal loopholes and manipulated public opinion (fueled by post-9/11 media) to justify its torture program.
• The Role of Media: The video criticizes the complicity of mainstream media in downplaying or ignoring the torture, contrasting it with the work of independent journalists who risked their lives to expose the truth.
• Victims’ Experiences: The video features interviews with a victim of CIA torture (Mambu Habib) and an independent journalist (Olivia Ruse) who documented the abuses at Abu Ghraib, providing harrowing firsthand accounts.
• Psychological Impact: The video highlights the devastating psychological effects of torture, emphasizing that the mental trauma often surpasses the physical pain.
• Continuing Problem: The video concludes by expressing concern that the use of torture continues, citing the Trump administration’s policies and the ongoing operation of Guantanamo Bay.

Highlights:

• Dramatic Recreations: The creators’ attempts to replicate waterboarding and confinement in a small box, while ultimately unsuccessful and intended as a gimmick, serve to highlight the severity of the real torture methods.
• Harrowing Interviews: The interviews with Mambu Habib and Olivia Ruse provide powerful and emotional accounts of the brutality and lasting consequences of CIA torture.
• Stark Comparisons: The parallel drawn between the CIA’s program and Nazi Germany’s methods is shocking and effective in illustrating the systematic nature of the abuse.
• Call to Action: The video implicitly calls for greater accountability and transparency regarding the CIA’s actions and the ongoing use of torture worldwide.

I would say it became an empire after the Cold War.

The unipolar United States became the “police” of the world, launching nonstop forever wars all around the world.

Now, the world is moving towards a multipolar world, which is great!

When it comes to imperialism, soft power is an upgrade rather than hard power and forcing regime change wars.

Edit: improved wording and phrasing

Video Description:

When it all comes tumbling down, where will you be? The average empire lasts 250 years and the US empire is 248 yrs old and spiraling out of control. Is this the end of the US empire?

Timestamps:

1. 0:00 Intro
2. 1:16 Fall of Rome
3. 3:40 America’s Internal Decay
4. 6:34 Hard & Soft Power
5. 7:05 Persian Empire
6. 9:15 American Soft Power
7. 11:09 Britain’s Fall
8. 12:20 American Hard Power
9. 15:09 Outro

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video analyzes the potential decline of the American Empire, drawing parallels to the falls of past empires like Rome and Persia. It argues that America’s internal contradictions, loss of soft power, and overreliance on hard power are leading to its eventual collapse.

Key Points:

• Comparison to Past Empires: The video uses the decline of the Roman and Persian Empires as case studies to illustrate the cyclical nature of empires and the common factors leading to their downfall. Key similarities highlighted include internal corruption, widening wealth inequality, loss of public trust, and overreliance on military might.
• Loss of Soft Power: America’s soft power, once a significant source of influence (Hollywood, culture, democratic ideals), is eroding due to actions perceived as hypocritical or morally questionable on the global stage. This loss of credibility weakens its international standing.
• Overreliance on Hard Power: The US’s excessive military spending and interventions, often perceived as self-serving, are unsustainable and alienate allies while strengthening adversaries. This overreliance on hard power is a symptom of a failing empire.
• Internal Decay: Significant internal issues like extreme wealth inequality, a failing healthcare system, and political polarization are contributing to social unrest and a loss of faith in the American dream. These internal problems mirror the issues that plagued Rome.
• Financial Instability: The video suggests that the US’s massive debt and unsustainable military spending are contributing to its financial instability, further weakening its position.

Highlights:

• The video uses strong imagery and emotional appeals to emphasize the severity of the situation.
• It directly challenges the notion of American exceptionalism and the “American Dream,” arguing that it is increasingly unattainable for many.
• The presenter offers a pessimistic outlook, suggesting that America’s decline is inevitable unless significant changes are made.
• The video effectively uses historical examples to support its central argument.

By forcing your citizens to die for profit?

These endless wars will continue, since money has to be made, and corporations and oligarchs have a lot of sway when it comes to foreign policy.

The next war my country’s oligarchs and corporations are pushing for is with Iran and China; the duopoly is owned and funded by these corporations and oligarchs.

I am against conscripts.

We must always be highly critical of those with power, money, and influence; especially governments and politicians (and the oligarchs that control/sway them).

I have known about those videos being posted on twitter.

I shared some of them last year, it is great that people are escaping the echo cambers we created for ourselves!

Interesting.

It seems the Russia Smears are the main reason for your disdain towards Jill Stein.

I don’t agree with your views, but thanks for sharing them.

“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” – John F. Kennedy

That seems to be the only retort spewed against Jill Stein.

The Russiaphobia and Russiagate smears continue as expected from the status quo.

“The media’s the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power. Because they control the minds of the masses.” – Malcolm X

Check this out:

Rachel Maddow Brings Back Russiagate INSANITY [13:36 | FEB 20 2025 | Glenn Greenwald]

https://lemmy.world/post/25879702