tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761684730989137546.post4880928640329103834..comments2024-03-18T19:09:18.510-04:00Comments on Mike Norman Economics: Pepe Escobar — Why Turkey Stabbed Russia in the Backmike normanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03296006882513340747noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761684730989137546.post-36667803440095011182015-11-28T11:37:45.711-05:002015-11-28T11:37:45.711-05:00At bottom is Realpolitik, I.e., "national int...At bottom is Realpolitik, I.e., "national interest," which really means the interest of the ruling class — "follow the power and money." <br /><br />Set on top of that is "international law," which is subject to interpretation by the parties and counterparties involved.<br /><br />Laid on top of that is justification, rational and moral.<br /><br />Rational and moral justification intersect in rhetorical presentation, that is, propaganda.<br /><br />Contemporary propaganda is usually a mix of liberalism, nationalism, and tradition as a historical effect on culture and institutions that is often religious in origin.<br /><br />So basically it always comes down to cui bono — to whose benefit<br /><br />The principal forces involves are political (geopolitical and geostrategic) and economic.Tom Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454222098667643650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761684730989137546.post-59128791135850225202015-11-28T11:13:05.015-05:002015-11-28T11:13:05.015-05:00To translate into Russian parlance/Narrative: Syri...To translate into Russian parlance/Narrative: Syria is critical national interest for Turkey. <br /><br />There is no proof that plane was Turkish. You can go to a store and buy any kind of uniform. Those were local self defense units. <br /><br />The part of Syria where the Russian plane was flying is really, part of Turkey historically. Deep cultural ties. The Turkmen that the Russians were bombing: Volunteers.<br /><br />Double standards and all that.Ryan Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815033054435303399noreply@blogger.com