Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is a former Raytheon lobbyist and another example of President Trump’s penchant for frustrating his own policies by appointing to power people who oppose his policies. Why does Trump think he can expect a representative of the military/security complex to help him wind down Washington’s hegemonic policeman of the world routine?
Continue reading The US Military/Security Complex is Destroying Both Peace and the US EconomyTag Archives: Mark Esper
Putchists in the Shadow of the Coronavirus
While the public’s eyes are riveted on the progression of coronavirus numbers, a profound reorganization of the executive is taking place, giving primacy to senior health officials over policy. In the shadows, bankers and soldiers are agitating in the hope of confiscating power for their own benefit.
Continue reading Putchists in the Shadow of the Coronavirus
U.S. Defense Secretary Admits He ‘didn’t see’ Trump’s Evidence About Soleimani Planning Attacks
President Donald Trump warned that Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani was planning “imminent” attacks against Americans, but his own defense secretary seems to be unable to back this claim.
Continue reading U.S. Defense Secretary Admits He ‘didn’t see’ Trump’s Evidence About Soleimani Planning Attacks
Trump’s Pick to Lead Military is Staunch anti-Chinese WarHawk
US President Donald Trump continues to surround his administration with people who – when it comes to the issue of China – will be nothing but “yes men” who agree entirely with his administration’s policies towards Beijing. Continue reading Trump’s Pick to Lead Military is Staunch anti-Chinese WarHawk