Great post, lots of truths here, but I have a small counterpoint.
The only way anything changes is through a massive tax revolt, but we all know that's not gonna happen as everyone wants to continue their comfortable, western lifestyle.
Everyone talks about how this or that should be done, but the harsh truth is that Americans and Europeans don't want to sacrifice their way of life for the great good.
Nothing will change till the money spigot to the warmongers is shut off.
meep