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Reality Check for Americans\u00a0Obsessed with Russia <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

17 Jul 2018 – <\/em>\u201cThis basic belief in America\u2019s good intentions is often linked to \u201cAmerican exceptionalism\u201d. Let\u2019s look at just how exceptional America has been. Since the end of World War 2, the United States has:<\/p>\n

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  1. Attempted to overthrow more than 50 foreign governments, most of which were democratically-elected.<\/li>\n
  2. Dropped bombs on the people of more than 30 countries.<\/li>\n
  3. Attempted to assassinate more than 50 foreign leaders.<\/li>\n
  4. Attempted to suppress a populist or nationalist movement in 20 countries.<\/li>\n
  5. Grossly interfered in democratic elections in at least 30 countries.<\/li>\n
  6. Led the world in torture; not only the torture performed directly by Americans upon foreigners, but providing torture equipment, torture manuals, lists of people to be tortured, and in-person guidance by American teachers, especially in Latin America.<\/li>\n
  7. This is indeed exceptional. No other country in all of history comes anywhere close to such a record.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    — Professor and author William Blum<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    And of course let\u2019s not forget the U.S. treatment of Native Americans, slavery, and the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, illegal annexation and ongoing occupation of Hawaii by the U.S.<\/p>\n

    I\u2019m no fan of Trump but this growing anti-Russian hysteria\u2013 \u201cRussia did it, Russia did it\u201d allegations with no proof by the very agencies that carried out the crimes listed above is nothing short of warmongering. It\u2019s meant to pump up militarism and weapons sales to benefit arms profiteers. It is ridiculous and very dangerous.\u00a0 I think the growing danger of American fascism and global nuclear confrontation comes as much from anti-Trump folks as pro-Trump folks.<\/p>\n

    The indictment of 12 Russians by U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein, on the weekend prior to the Helsinki talks was all meant for show. There will be no trial, no evidence presented, no findings of facts, no verdicts. It was meant to inflame a growing new cold war with Russia which could turn hot quickly over Syria, Iran, Ukraine, etc.<\/p>\n

    Last week\u2019s peace leaflet was on \u201c14 Early Warning Signs of Fascism.\u201d See http:\/\/malu-aina.org\/?p=5448<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 Education is to understand how millions of ordinary citizens throughout history were convinced that Fascism was required. Education is also learning how to spot the signs of history repeating itself.<\/p>\n

    Diplomacy Not War! Save the Earth!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Rid the World of Nuclear Weapons!<\/strong><\/p>\n