Deterring Democracy

Overview

Although the United States has always been synonymous with democracy, that image is merely a cleverly crafted illusion. By looking at history as well as current affairs, no matter what your political leanings might be, you can see clearly that the American empire poses a danger for democracy, both at home and abroad. A major shift in global politics has left the U.S. unchallenged as the preeminent military power, even as its economic might has declined drastically in the face of competition from Germany and Japan. Potentially catastrophic consequences can result from this as the U.S. exploits its advantage ruthlessly to enforce its national interests - from Nicaragua to the Philippines, Panama to the Middle East. In the new world order, it is clear that the New World gives the orders.

U.S. policies have not always been what they seem. The general public in the U.S. has been kept largely in the dark about their government’s real agenda in matters both domestic and foreign, but that is nothing new. When you look at historical studies, the truth rarely emerges until many years after the fact. What the U.S. government denies, covers up, or has done covertly has...