FROM WAR TO PEACE, VOICES RISE a poem by Michael J Dorfman
In bygone days, the “Network” film spoke,
A voice enraged, through chaos broke.
“I’m mad as hell, I won’t take this anymore!”
The people’s cry, their inner roar.
Information Warfare
BIRTH AND GRADUAL DECLINE OF THE US EMPIRE – Part 4
Whether we want to think about it or not, we are at a crossroads, facing an existential challenge that no previous civilization has faced. The situation is grave because we are on the verge of WWlll with the potential of a thermonuclear holocaust that could end everything. Are we aware of that fact, as uncomfortable as it makes us feel, or do we prefer to ignore it?
BIRTH AND GRADUAL DECLINE OF THE US EMPIRE – Part 3
The idea that the United States is the greatest country in the world is a concept that most Americans have embraced since the end of the Second World War. As a young boy growing up in New York City during the 1950s, I remember how enjoyable, fulfilling, and prosperous the times were.
BIRTH AND GRADUAL DECLINE OF THE US EMPIRE – PART 2
Since the USSR breakup in 1991, the United States has held superiority in commercial and military power, and the US dollar has been the world’s dominant reserve currency. Considering that politics is mainly about power and influence…
THE BIRTH AND GRADUAL DECLINE OF THE US EMPIRE Part 1
The mainstream narrative insists that we fear Russia because of its expansionist policy. Just as the domino theory against communism was the battle cry that got us involved in Vietnam, so too do we hear the same cry about Russia’s expansionist goals. If Ukraine falls, God knows who is next!
THE TACTICS OF MANIPULATION
Manipulation can be a complex, often dishonest, and deceitful use of emotions to control or influence others to think and behave as you want them to. It’s important to note that these tactics can be unethical and can seriously harm individuals.
People Are…..People: We all Want Peace and Prosperity
It is critical to remember that essential human wants and needs are fundamentally the same, regardless of where and how we live. At the same time, we must not forget that there are people and groups hell-bent on promoting hate and violence by emphasizing the differences between people instead of the similarities.
EDWARD BERNAYS AND THE CONTROL OF THE PUBLIC MIND
What I find alarming is how much of what Bernays said and put into practice more than 60 years ago applies to current events. His manipulation tactics, so commonplace during the 20th century, have been fine-tuned and used by people and industries in power today.
THE GREAT 2024 EXISTENTIAL WAR
We are in the midst of a deciding point in world history. The latest news is that the West, especially the United States, has shown no interest in negotiating with Russia to put an end to the war in Ukraine.
At the Cusp of a New World
Nations accustomed to bullying other countries and spreading misinformation and fake news are being asked to change their ways…
The time for change is now!
