Saturday, April 23, 2016

Charles Glass — Andrew Bacevich and America’s Long Misguided War to Control the Greater Middle East

I actually bought into this crazy nonsense as a newly minted naval officer in 1964 — until I figured out what was going on.

The telling aspect of this rationalizing about "doing good" is that it's more about doing good for US interests, read the interests of the US ruling elite.

It amy be cynical on the part of some, but some fall for their own rationalization and really believe that the US is destined "to lead the world" because "American exceptionalism." And, of course, they don't mind if it also benefits them and their networks specifically and even especially.

The Intercept
Andrew Bacevich and America’s Long Misguided War to Control the Greater Middle East
Charles Glass

1 comment:

John said...

The psychological aspect is crucial. Few people are honest enough to admit to doing things for selfish purposes. They therefore invent a story to justify their selfishness as selflessness. Every empire and religious maniac argues the same thing. Slave holders, organised criminal gangs and paedophiles too. For every Smedley Butler there are untold McCains.