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It started with Roosevelt, it ended with Trump: Americans are no longer welcome here

Franklin D. Roosevelt established a significant relationship with Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, during a historic meeting with King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud aboard the USS Quincy on February 14, 1945. This meeting laid the groundwork for long-term U.S.-Saudi relations, … Continue reading

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Lambs to the Slaughter

I am now reading Ronen Bergman’s book, ‘Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations’. It is an illuminating book. So much to learn about how we humans damage each other beyond repair until we yearn to … Continue reading

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The Eternal Economic Costs of War

Look back in recorded history and see the financial costs of war. While some are in a position to profit, most are broken nations. The domino effect was summarized neatly for the resulting economic cost to many of WW1 in … Continue reading

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