The last 20 years of war in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, and who knows where all else are more stains on the already filthy honor of the US government. I am glad I have a better understanding of democracy and representation now, and can see it represents no one but the political class. Collective guilt is a dangerous and irrational idea, but it was used to claim so many lives.
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Thank you, for your affirmation. Growing up in Egypt and attending American schools, we always viewed the US as a Big Friendly Giant.
This benevolent image and the narrative of the world’s savior/police shifted, dramatically, with George Bush Jr (although of course, it was already set in motion by his father….
Ah, the Sins of Empire!