What is perhaps most remarkable is the way US justifies its actions. Proxy wars, coups, and invasions are launched in the name of protecting or introducing democracy. Public is kept in check via "[use of] language to keep thought at bay" and media manipulated through misinformation. Treaties are broken at will and global institutions ignored when necessary. All the while, a myth is nurtured that the world desires US way of life and would adopt it if given an opportunity.
Of course, America's motivation has been to prevent rise of any govenment - anywhere - that would present an alternative system to the neo-liberal model of development championed by the US. Nicaragua is indeed an excellent case in point: the US denounced such accomplishments as improved literacy, better healthcare, and lower inequality by its left-leaning govt as "marxism" and launched a brutal proxy war via mercenaries in Honduras that ultimately devastated the country.
Pinter is correct in stating "the crimes of the US have been systematic, constant, vicious, and remoseless". US policy has been to destabilize countries from within with "low intensity conflicts" and then put in place pliant military-based dictators to do its bidding. This is the pattern that has been repeated throughout the globe: in MiddleEast (Iran), Asia (Indonesia), Africa (Congo), Central America (Nicaragua), Europe (Greece, Turkey), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
I agree with Pinter's core assertions that: (a) politicians are not interested in truth, but in power and maintenance of power, (b) since end of WW 2, US has been engaged in a brutal excercise of its power against weak countries, (c) US is "the greatest show on the road" on account of its ability to cover its tracks under "democracy", (d) the crimes of US have recieved very little attention from public and media, and (e) the demise of Soviet union removed all checks on US.
Beautiful and thought provoking, thanks Kashif - I would note that most of these have been under Republican rules - dems have been a lot more benign.
Anyway, this reminds me of one more eloquent outburst in writing on Israeli policy made possible of course, by big brother's silent acquiescence in the background. Please google "robert fisk why do they hate the west so much" and go for the first link!!
@tantawi1992 "[Pinter] hates the U.S. and all it stands for."
Inasmuch as the US says it promotes democracy and justice across the world, as its actions promote their opposites, your charge is true.
The U.S. is the greatest terroristic force the world has ever known.
What the U.S. says it "stands for" and what the U.S. actually does in its dealings with foreign nations are two different things.
Given this, say whatever you wish to say about Pinter. His analysis is unassailable.
bapyou 1 year ago
Thanks for uploading this Kashif
callistussteve 2 years ago
PART IV:
What is perhaps most remarkable is the way US justifies its actions. Proxy wars, coups, and invasions are launched in the name of protecting or introducing democracy. Public is kept in check via "[use of] language to keep thought at bay" and media manipulated through misinformation. Treaties are broken at will and global institutions ignored when necessary. All the while, a myth is nurtured that the world desires US way of life and would adopt it if given an opportunity.
-Kashif
KashifHKhan 2 years ago
PART III:
Of course, America's motivation has been to prevent rise of any govenment - anywhere - that would present an alternative system to the neo-liberal model of development championed by the US. Nicaragua is indeed an excellent case in point: the US denounced such accomplishments as improved literacy, better healthcare, and lower inequality by its left-leaning govt as "marxism" and launched a brutal proxy war via mercenaries in Honduras that ultimately devastated the country.
-Kashif
KashifHKhan 2 years ago
PART II:
Pinter is correct in stating "the crimes of the US have been systematic, constant, vicious, and remoseless". US policy has been to destabilize countries from within with "low intensity conflicts" and then put in place pliant military-based dictators to do its bidding. This is the pattern that has been repeated throughout the globe: in MiddleEast (Iran), Asia (Indonesia), Africa (Congo), Central America (Nicaragua), Europe (Greece, Turkey), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
-Kashif
KashifHKhan 2 years ago
PART I:
I agree with Pinter's core assertions that: (a) politicians are not interested in truth, but in power and maintenance of power, (b) since end of WW 2, US has been engaged in a brutal excercise of its power against weak countries, (c) US is "the greatest show on the road" on account of its ability to cover its tracks under "democracy", (d) the crimes of US have recieved very little attention from public and media, and (e) the demise of Soviet union removed all checks on US.
-Kashif
KashifHKhan 2 years ago
Beautiful and thought provoking, thanks Kashif - I would note that most of these have been under Republican rules - dems have been a lot more benign.
Anyway, this reminds me of one more eloquent outburst in writing on Israeli policy made possible of course, by big brother's silent acquiescence in the background. Please google "robert fisk why do they hate the west so much" and go for the first link!!
fizzboh 2 years ago
wow man he was so eloquent and so determined even at such an age. beautiful speech indeed. thanks again Kashif.
Dahir321 2 years ago