The US has globally projected itself as the leader of democracy through its worldwide mass media, huge economy and massive military expenditures. A close look at the country contradicts that notion, revealing that American democracy, especially the US Congress, needs extensive reforms before it can legitimately claim to be democratic. Continue Reading
The US has projected itself as the global leader of democracy through its powerful mass media, huge economy and lavish military expenditures. A closer look reveals that the country requires extensive reform before it can claim to be a true democracy. Democratic reform should begin with the presidency. Continue Reading
For global peace, it is time for the United States and Britain to stop meddling, conducting coups, and invading other countries. In particular, they should give up “regime change” in Iran and apologize for the 1953 coup. They would mend relations and decrease tensions. Continue Reading
The US has projected itself as the global leader of democracy through its worldwide mass media, huge economy and lavish military expenditures. A close look contradicts that notion and reveals that the country needs extensive reforms before claiming to be truly democratic. The presidency itself needs reforms. Continue Reading
The US has declared itself to be the global leader in democracy through its mass media, powerful economy and extensive military. However, the US needs many reforms before it can claim to be truly democratic. Disposing of the two-party system would be a good place to start. Continue Reading
Mohammad Mosaddegh changed Iran and the world. He challenged the mighty British Empire, which then conspired with Uncle Sam to get rid of him. This 1953 original sin led to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and is the fundamental reason for US-Iran tensions. Continue Reading
The United States has declared itself to be the global leader in democracy through its mass media, powerful economy, and extensive military. However, much reform is needed before the US can become truly democratic. Continue Reading
In 1941, the British deposed their lackey Reza Shah for cozying up with the Germans and placed his callow, decadent, opulent and worthless son on the throne. This led to a pro-democracy movement and the rise of Mohammad Mosaddegh, Iran’s first-ever democratically elected leader. Continue Reading
During the colonial era, Britain routinely committed ethnic cleansing and applied genocidal policies in Kenya. It is time Britain apologized and paid reparations to millions of Kenyans who suffered under British rule. Continue Reading
The January 6 insurrection on the US Capital can only be compared in severity with the 1814 British burning of the White House. The aggravation of the rivalry between Democrats and Republicans represents an existential threat to US democracy. Continue Reading
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