Late last night I was browsing the Al Jazeera English channel, looking for early clues as to whether to expect any change in the adamant position the Iranian leadership has taken (short answer: no), when I encountered this video. This is a longwatch (25 minutes) interview with Richard Wolff, who is emeritus professor of economics at UMass, and was a schoolmate of mine back in the 1960s (tho I never met him). Wolff is a self-described Marxian economist, which is evident in his views on American capitalism.
This video is a thorough takedown of claims of the United States as a world-leading empire. The language is harsh, but the content is supported by relevant facts.
Thanks Stan. This comes as no surprise to me. We began to hemorrhage our standing almost as soon as we attained it, although we never saw it that way. The Dulles brothers started us off with their rabid fear of Communism under every rock and around every corner. However since it was clandestine, the American public rarely knew what its own government was doing in say, Iran, Chile, etc.etc.etc. And, because it was in line with the US snd UK based global corporations wishes/bottom line, no objections were raised, just praised. However, I don't agree with the professor's belief that the actions of the trump admin are based on a kind of panic. I think it is sheer ignorance and lack of historical understanding. Someone, somewhere heard the phrase "might makes right" and ran with it. Trump probably.
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