The rising hysteria about Russia is best understood as fulfilling two needs for Official Washington: the Military Industrial Complex’s transitioning from the “war on terror” to a more lucrative “new cold war” – and blunting the threat that a President Trump poses to the neoconservative/liberal-interventionist foreign-policy establishment.
By hyping the Russian “threat,” the neocons and their liberal-hawk sidekicks, who include much of the mainstream U.S. news media, can guarantee bigger military budgets from Congress. The hype also sets in motion a blocking maneuver to impinge on any significant change in direction for U.S. foreign policy under Trump.
– From the post: Who Benefits from War with Russia?
The following will probably be one of the most important articles I’ve ever written. After spending some time watching the recently concluded intelligence briefing to the U.S. Senate, I’ve determined it to be one of the most disturbing and ominous things I can remember. I have several takeaways from what I saw, and none of them are good.
Before I get started, I want to remind you of something I wrote last summer in the piece, Japanese Government Shifts Further Toward Authoritarianism and Militarism.
One of the most discomforting aspects of Neil Howe and William Strauss’ seminal work on generational cycles, The Fourth Turning (1997), is the fact that as far as American history is concerned, they all climax and end with massive wars.
To be more specific, the first “fourth turning” in American history culminated with the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the second culminated with the Civil War (1861-1865), while the third ended with the bloodiest war in world history, World War II (1939-1945). The number of years between the end of the Revolutionary War and the start of the Civil War was 78 years, and the number of years between the end of the Civil War and the start of World War II was 74 years (76 years if you use America’s entry into the war as your starting date). Therefore, if Howe & Strauss’ theory holds any water, and I think it does, we’re due for a major conflict somewhere around 75 years from the end of World War II. That brings us to 2020.
The more I look around, the more signs appear everywhere that the world is headed into another major conflict. From an unnecessary resurgence of a Cold War with Russia, to increased tensions in the South China Sea and complete chaos and destruction in the Middle East, the world is a gigantic tinderbox. All it will take to transform these already existing conflict zones into a major conflagration is another severe global economic downturn, something I fully expect to happen within the next 1-2 years. Frighteningly, this puts on a perfect collision course with the 2020 area.
One of the main reasons I opposed Hillary Clinton so vehemently, was I felt she embodied the neocon, neoliberal, military-intelligence-indsustrial complex’s burning desire for a global confrontation with Russia, as well as continued disastrous imperial adventures all over the world. Many of us hoped that with her loss, cooler heads would prevail and the American public might receive a much needed respite from never-ending war. This has not happened.
If anything, those in the Hillary camp have become even more aggressive and unhinged in their bloodlust, and appear willing to do “whatever it takes” to start a fight that will result in unimaginable devastation for the American public. This has become such an overwhelming concern to me, I felt the need to discuss what those of us who wish to avoid this outcome must do.
First, we need to understand the motivation of those driving us in this disastrous direction. Their primary motivation is pretty simple, a desire to retain power and status. They can see the writing on the wall when it comes to the disintegration of status quo authority and credibility, and they fundamentally understand the need to focus on an outside enemy in order to distract attention away from internal failures. Second, we need to understand where we are in the war-creating process. We must acknowledge that very powerful interests have already decided they want this war. To them, this isn’t about weighing facts and being reasonable, they’ve already made up their minds. As such, we are currently in the sales process.
Right at this very moment, we are being sold on this war by the media, politicians, intelligence agencies, as well as various other vested interests who benefit from imperial dominance abroad (unlike the vast majority of us who are severely harmed by it). When you understand that this is simply a huge sales pitch to herd the American public like sheep into a conflict that is not in their best interests, then everything you see and hear around you starts to make sense.
Just in case you doubt my theory that certain people have already decided they want this war, watch the following diatribe by neocon chickenhawk Lindsey “I never saw a war I didn’t like” Graham.
The only thing more disturbing than Graham’s endless rock-throwing lust, is what Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, said at the end of it: “I find myself in complete agreement with what he just said, and I appreciate it.” The lunatics are indeed running the asylum.
This is very important. James Clapper admits he wants to throw rocks at Russia. Why? Because in his opinion, Russia provided genuine information to Wikileaks which was embarrassing to the Democratic Party, and Hillary Clinton lost an election. Let’s just assume for a second that U.S. intelligence does have proof that Putin ran the operation and sent it to Wikileaks for the expressed purpose of helping Trump. If that can be proven, I absolutely think it is meaningful information, and I think the American people should be aware of it. However, would I be willing to get into a war with Russia over it? Certainly not. Would most Americans? I doubt it. To summarize, the American people don’t want war, but many D.C. politicians and special interests do. This divergence makes the situation all the more dangerous.
We need to understand that those who want this war will be absolutely relentless. The sales pitch will not end until they get exactly what they want. This is where all of us critical thinkers need to play a key role. We must be prepared to diligently analyze all unsubstantiated official claims, and push back against the war-mongers, because we know for certain the oligarch-owned corporate media won’t. We must be prepared to inform our fellow citizens about what’s happening so that we don’t fall victim to a cheap sales pitch with devastating consequences. Unfortunately, we must also be prepared for a possible deep state false flag if the current sales tactic falls on deaf ears.
This is not to say that in the course of human events war is never necessary. Sometimes it’s simply thrust upon you, but we’re nowhere near that point. Moreover, the fact so many people are pushing this conflict forward based on what is actually a pretty trivial accusation in the grand scheme of things, should be seen as particularly problematic. Which brings me to the most important point of all.
America cannot win a global war of such a scale if it is based on false pretenses and in the absence of exceedingly strong public support. This support does not exist. Will this serve as a necessary restraint against the masters of war and their devious plans? It’s too early to tell, but I do know that if we are unnecessarily pushed into a global conflagration, it will not end well for us. If this is the road our twisted status quo insists on taking us down, let us never forget who they are and the self-serving motivations behind their actions.
Finally, let me conclude with the following observation:
Incredible how smoothly we’ve transitioned from existential threat al-Qaeda, to existential threat ISIS, to existential threat Russia.
— Michael Krieger (@LibertyBlitz) January 5, 2017
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Excellent article, shared with everyone.
It’s easy to see they are trying to drum up war. We need to look at our recent actions in the Middle East and decide if anyone should be prosecuted before ever getting into any war again. Disgusting and horrifying is the only way to describe our actions in the Middle East.
Wow, excellent post. Have you considered that ending the draft led directly to our ‘eternal war’ situation? Also until (relatively) recently the US did not have a large military during peace time?
Had there been any Internet in the 60s, the draft dodgers and protesters would have far outnumbered the war supporters. Ending the draft had nothing to do with the perpetual global war on terrorism. Believing the same lie peddlers who pushed the weapons of mass destruction after the 911 sham ( who are now peddling the Russians hacked the election sham )plus a shitty rigged economy, plus huge increases in the age limits for induction into the armed services plus deploying the National Guard troops ( backdoor draft), stop loss. These FOLLOWED the warmongering liars into war. It was UNRELATED to ending the draft.
Keep in mind that Michael Lutin wrote this a little over ten years ago:
Special Alert: Horoscope U.S.A.
A planetary configuration not seen since 1776 is coming our way, heralding chaos, revolution, and rebirth. Let the stars guide you through the coming storm.
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2006/12/lutin200612
For those of you that think astrology is nothing but bullshit, you don’t know WTF you’re talking about.
That article is unbelievable in its accuracy.
That’s really impressive. Thanks for the link
Holy-Mercury-in-Retrograde, Batman!
Damn, that’s Right-On…
Genaro,go away you bloody fool,this is a serious article about serious matters,we don’t need the likes of you holding us up to ridicule.
Sorry, even a broken clock is right twice a day.
Cut the head off the snake. SECEDE from DC & their bankster masters in NYC.
Make the world a better place by starving the beast.
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Here is an interesting look at the connection between American spending on drone warfare and lobbying:
http://viableopposition.blogspot.ca/2016/07/american-taxpayers-and-their-investment.html
The payoff for defense lobbying is massive and is largely why the United States is constantly on a war-footing.
OT, but the dots are getting connected between the Clinton Foundation and the CIA. See George Webb:
and so, Michael, you finally get what this election has always been about, and why Trump was the only one, despite his obvious, glaring flaws, who could stop the insanity
and see Trump’s latest tweets and be thankful he has the brains, the balls, the courage to stand up against the insane institutionalized psychopathy present at the highest levels in government, the intelligence services and their submissive dogs in the media
Franklin, if you’re really expecting Trump to continually be the voice of reason and the epitome of equanimity after he takes office I’m afraid that you’re going to be very disappointed.
Granted, Hillary would have been much worse. But Donny Boy is far too in love with himself and therefore his money to change his stripes at 70 years of age.
The Spooks are quite aware of his weaknesses, and will exploit those weaknesses to their advantage. They ultimately do not answer to the “highest levels in government”, anyway. They answer to the 4 Horsemen. Who have far more money and power than Donald can even begin to imagine, much less comprehend.
Hillary just found that out the hard way. Though it could have been a much harder way. Like the way that was demonstrated on Elm Street in Dealey Plaza in 1963, or on KAL flight # 007 in 1983.
Genaro
At least with Trump, there is a chance of putting a dent in the machinations of the psychopathic military-industrial- intelligence services complex. Hillary would have gone at Russia in Syria, expanding that ultimately into a nuclear wipe-out.
In my view, the fact that Trump is 70 is a plus. His personality is fully-formed for better or worse. Obama in his 40’s was molded into an ultimate intelligence services puppet.
If they take Trump out, a la JFK, Pence will roll over to the shadow government.
Trump is the only chance we’ve got. Better than no chance.
Interesting thesis that this Cold War 2 would necessarily lead to an all out war between nuclear armed states rather than a continuation of attacks on lesser allies and attempts there on of destabilization of their socio-political domestic mechanisms by internal interference by all available means or hybrid warfare. Of course if the western neos, at their apex elite masters bidding, feel they are going to lose then they may indeed flip the table over in a moment of madness and petulance, ‘if I can’t rule the world then no one will.” This being said we must realize that the upper echelons of human society are heavily invested in each others ventures and this all could be a ruse to usher in a NWO while at the same time using such machinations to decisively end the class war for once and for all in their favour. That is once these elites get it sorted who is to be first among equals. Do they send delegates to each others Davos styled meetings? If we stand back a bit we can see the opposing elites offerings, carrot and stick, of their respective economic systems. The west it seems can only offer its old colonialism paradigm, while the eastern elites are offering an economic partnership with the local elites and some improvements to local infrastructure to quell the masses. Both groups are fundamentally tyrants at heart viewing the larger masses of humanity as a challenge and a threat to their continuing rule under a system based on debt in perpetuity, with mathematically mandatory resets, and authorship of societies laws and institutions; with governments, media, banking, corporations and militaries being but tools in the toolbox.
Great article. I’d love to shove a rifle up every D.C. hawks butt, and air drop them into Syria and let them have at it.
Your children’s life will be sacrificed for profit of bankers and wall street is betting on your child coming back in a box. What if there was a war and no one showed up ? The elites want a war let their inbred families go out there and die for us. Mayday Mayday SOS Marines come back home NOW !!
We need your help.
We need to get rid of Mc cain and graham. They are total Rino’s. If we end up in a war. those two need to be thrown in the front line. We don’t need Soros and Obama also. They think going to war is the only way left to get rid of Trump.and that shows what idiots they are.
Great article:
However, you missed a couple great pieces of evidence, as brilliantly covered on this site:
https://glblgeopolitics.wordpress.com/2016/12/21/inciting-terror-isis-spreads-locations-of-russian-embassies-online-to-incite-more-attacks-as-panicky-putin-boosts-security-after-shock-slaughter-of-ambassador/
https://glblgeopolitics.wordpress.com/2016/10/01/united-states-department-of-state-spokesman-john-kirby-russia-will-continue-to-send-troops-home-in-body-bags-and-they-will-continue-to-lose-resources/
In these videos you will see both indirect hints out in the open of proxy attack by American officials and provoking war with Russia by military staff.
Chills down the spine is all this leaves.
Second video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wCwJ8pfXXo
Description: “Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley warned last night that the United States was ready to “destroy” its enemies in comments that were clearly directed at Russia.”
I know it’s Alex Jones, but no other video goes straight to the quote that I’ve been able to find. Full versions can be found on YouTube no problem.
Thanks so much for this piece – excellent. Would there be a way you could make your posts print-friendly?
Is there any truth the idea that Russia is not playing ball with the push to SDRs and e-cash? Could Russia become a target or a cover for a move to capital controls worldwide?
The crazy thing is that the left characterizes Trump as a warmonger! One of the primary reasons I voted for him was that he seemed to me to be a more reasonable, conciliatory and pragmatic person than the idealogue Hillary who is in bed with those who would profit from conflict.
The other day I witnessed a first (for me): A lefty commenter calling a conservative commentator a commie pinko! Really. No kidding. He was upset because the conservative wasn’t buying the “Russia is the bogeyman” line currently being peddled.
I think up is the new down. And vice-versa.
Obviously, none of this warmongering madness has anything to do with “bigger military budgets”, etc.
People who don’t understand the nature of evil or cannot accept the existence of the spiritual forces of “good” and “evil” struggle mightily – and hopelessly – to frame the situation in purely “worldly” terms. They turn to assets and commodities as motivating factors, since other explanations are beyond their grasp.
Put simply, evil people do what they do because they’re evil, not because of “bigger military budgets”, “oil”, “a pipeline”, “the petrodollar”, etc.
I totally agree, Harold. The forces in control of this plane are anti-life. Our leaders only look human – they are satanists, paedophiles and blood drinkers. They farm us just as we farm animals but the herd is too distracted with its squirming appetites to notice.
Mr. Thatcher, I don’t know whether you were being sarcastic, or you were serious? But it was not my intention to “ridicule” anyone.
To the contrary, I was attempting to point out the core cause of the generational theories espoused by Strauss and Howe. Specifically, they are not “theories”, but are based in fact, and the “mood and attitude” of each generation is a direct result of the astrological cycles that effect each particular generation.