The (Not So) Brave New World

IRAQ – BRILLIANT STRATEGY AND PERFECT IMPLEMENTATION INTRODUCTION Iraq is back in the media spotlight as the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS), born from the ashes of the 2003 US invasion, moves towards Baghdad. What is common in most media articles on the subject is a tacit agreement that the 2003 Iraq invasion was a disaster, either in the strategy or the implementation or both. But what if the strategy was well thought out and its implementation perfect? Why are we so quick to believe that the US government and its allies from Europe, Australia, UK, et al, went from one bad decision to the next in a series of seemingly reactionary and shortsighted moves that has resulted in a bloody chaos that will continue to bleed innocents' blood for generations? Why won't we consider that this is part of a grand plan, the execution of which has so far been successful? REASONS FOR THE 2003 INVASION? The 2003 Iraq invasion and the current escalating situation is comp...

Today’s Democracy – In A Nutshell The United States is fighting for democracy around the globe. It is a catch cry of the US intended to signal to the world that they are on the side of Good in the age old war between Good and Evil. On the face of it, the cause is a just one. Democracy, the right of the people to have a say in their government and their future, is a grand goal to aim for. The definition of Democracy however, is becoming blurred - painted in so many shades of grey that we now struggle to understand its true meaning. Two elections took place recently that highlight the greyness of Democracy today - Ukraine and Syria. Democracy Ukraine Poroshenko has won the Ukraine election held amid fighting, rebellion and civil unrest. He won with around 55% of the vote. The Central Election Commission of Ukraine reports that around 60% of eligible voters participated in the Ukraine election. US Secretary of State, John Kerry congratulated the people of Ukraine f...

As we grab the few bytes of news from mainstream media over a quick cup of coffee in the morning or just before dinner at night, we are hit with mini stories ranging from clashes in Ukraine to the wedding dress of a Kardashian. It is difficult to weed out the stories that matter from the propaganda or the endless reporting on who is wearing what, with who at what party. We are after all, busy people that have work issues, mortgage or rent issues, credit issues and family and friend issues. It is difficult to spare some time to see the bigger picture. Even more difficult to sort the blatant lies and propaganda from the truth. Most news stories run for a minute or less so it is impossible to get a complete picture. A quick video of fighting in Ukraine with a headline "Russian Invasion causes More Death" is all we get from our news sources. Information bytes that are spun to justify whatever action the much more civilised Western World intends to take on the evils of Russia, Sy...