Beginning with our 1898 intervention in Cuba’s war of independence against Spain and taking over its empire from Latin America to the Philippines, we now have over 800 military bases around the world to defend and extend our domination. Behold: Uncle Sam, the 21st century Goliath, the Global Hegemon with our latest “General Breedwar” commanding... Read More

We celebrate July 4 each year as the anniversary of America’s declaration of independence from Great Britain. But for many Americans, the day has become little more than another holiday, a day off from work, and a time to barbecue with family and friends. The Declaration of Independence and the day we set aside to... Read More

(photo by me) And all that entails (also here, here and here). May the American Nations get along well on their collective birthday. Happy Independence Day to you and yours! Important other reading: