And industrious! His “output” of well-informed highly intelligent and historically informed commentary is remarkable - and much appreciated. Keep up the good work Glenn!
I pity the future generations of ignorant American civilians. They bury their heads in the sand to what their leaders have been doing for decades all over the World. Their leaders are responsible for millions of innocent civilians deaths. For no other reason than greed. Do Americans actually believe the Japanese don't despise them deep down? Or the Vietnamese, N.Koreans, Iranians, Iraqis, Libyans, Syrians, Russians, Chinese. Those countries just there are capable of decimating America. If anyone is under any illusions. No Empire has ever ruled forever. America is currently in rapid decline. There's going to be an awful lot of sons, daughters, grand sons & Grand daughters. Who lost their parents & grand parents through American leaders actions. They'll be out for revenge sokn as they see a chink in the American armour.
One important factor seems to be neglected: the US Government is less responsive to the citizens than ever before and prioritizes the mandates of the donor class in determining foreign policy. It doesn't matter which party they belong to, nor what they purport about wanting 'peace' or 'democracy' or 'human rights' in order to win elections. The actual policies they implement are imposed upon them by a supra-national cabal that will destroy them politically if they resist. We see the same in Europe. Anti-money – indeed that's what we need more of.
What Trump wants is to pretend and extend by tipping over the game board hoping it will upend everyone else more than US. It actually is the only chance US has to extend Pax Americana
Funny thing, many ultraleft libtards would rather throw a spanner in the works of Trump then see him succeed.
America because of weak subservient government’s and weak leadership in Europe after WW11 became the Small Fry Big Shot they were handed the baton and proceeded to beat the shit out of anyone who said NO to them or disagreed with their beliefs and opinions. If every Person told the Truth about American Rule as Leader of The Free World ( this legend still makes me want to VOMIT ) They would have to answer they’ve made a total arse of it.
Since the world was tied into a single economic system (about 500 years ago), it has always had a hegemon. The world was an economic hierarchy, and this hierarchy had its peak. It is very doubtful that this essence of the world will change. The world had periods when a new leader rose to the top, and the old one did not want to retreat. This time can be called the time of multipolarity. But this time lasted as long as their struggle lasted. In the end, either the new contender retreated or did oust the old leader from the economic peak. There are no reasons that could make the current case different from the previous ones. So, if multipolarity does come, it will only be temporary. The whole history of mankind tells us that. We would like it to be different, but hierarchy is a form of existence of human societies.
I instinctively feel that you might be right, but the current order has been built from Western thought & culture (and temporary technological advantage and industrial and military might), but it’s not impossible to imagine a different order folded from a different philosophical and cultural tradition.
It’s true that Japan rapidly developed by adopting and adapting Western techniques, and its attitude of racial and cultural supremacy led to an attempt to gain an empire.
But could China be different? It builds instead of bombs, it connects, its economic model creates mutual prosperity. No doubt it will have a sense of cultural and perhaps racial superiority, but this may not necessarily translate into the supremacist colonialist militarism that defines the West.
I have nothing against another world order. I can dream about it for a while. But it is not practical. History shows that another leader has always come only to replace the previous one. We see that human society is hierarchical. And from my point of view, the current domination of the West in the world cannot be defined as “supremacist colonial militarism.” Yes, it was. The West was like that when it was building its global domination. Now, on the contrary, it is characterized by political correctness, BLM, the cancellation policy, and so on. The West no longer needs brutality. What it really needs is unlimited liberalism. Why? Because the West is at the top, and if there is no violence, no struggle, no nationalism, and so on, the current order will continue. Violence and struggle can only challenge the established order, and that means challenging the West.
As for China, I would like to hope (and, to be honest, I am a little bit hopeful) that China's “different philosophical and cultural tradition” and even the collectivist nature of the Chinese ruling party can make a difference. But for them to bring change, they need to dominate and enforce their goodwill. That is, to subjugate others to their good will.
But good. In the end, I cannot say that another order is absolutely impossible.
I don’t think there’s much hope given the sheer weight of material factors coming our way. This is a good summary (but completely wrong about cause of Russia-US/Ukraine proxy war - states will fight for ideological reasons, as well as over resources).
The great parasites of the west are too powerful to overcome for westerners themselves. And those who belong to the western hemisphere and oppose those evil forces have to aline themselves with the opponents and those who cannot must escape.
Love all the content you are putting out, Glenn. Thank you.
Mr. Diesen is indefatigable!
And industrious! His “output” of well-informed highly intelligent and historically informed commentary is remarkable - and much appreciated. Keep up the good work Glenn!
"indefatigable"... nice word :)
I pity the future generations of ignorant American civilians. They bury their heads in the sand to what their leaders have been doing for decades all over the World. Their leaders are responsible for millions of innocent civilians deaths. For no other reason than greed. Do Americans actually believe the Japanese don't despise them deep down? Or the Vietnamese, N.Koreans, Iranians, Iraqis, Libyans, Syrians, Russians, Chinese. Those countries just there are capable of decimating America. If anyone is under any illusions. No Empire has ever ruled forever. America is currently in rapid decline. There's going to be an awful lot of sons, daughters, grand sons & Grand daughters. Who lost their parents & grand parents through American leaders actions. They'll be out for revenge sokn as they see a chink in the American armour.
One important factor seems to be neglected: the US Government is less responsive to the citizens than ever before and prioritizes the mandates of the donor class in determining foreign policy. It doesn't matter which party they belong to, nor what they purport about wanting 'peace' or 'democracy' or 'human rights' in order to win elections. The actual policies they implement are imposed upon them by a supra-national cabal that will destroy them politically if they resist. We see the same in Europe. Anti-money – indeed that's what we need more of.
Trump knows its game over.
What Trump wants is to pretend and extend by tipping over the game board hoping it will upend everyone else more than US. It actually is the only chance US has to extend Pax Americana
Funny thing, many ultraleft libtards would rather throw a spanner in the works of Trump then see him succeed.
America because of weak subservient government’s and weak leadership in Europe after WW11 became the Small Fry Big Shot they were handed the baton and proceeded to beat the shit out of anyone who said NO to them or disagreed with their beliefs and opinions. If every Person told the Truth about American Rule as Leader of The Free World ( this legend still makes me want to VOMIT ) They would have to answer they’ve made a total arse of it.
Bravo Glenn Diesen !!!
Since the world was tied into a single economic system (about 500 years ago), it has always had a hegemon. The world was an economic hierarchy, and this hierarchy had its peak. It is very doubtful that this essence of the world will change. The world had periods when a new leader rose to the top, and the old one did not want to retreat. This time can be called the time of multipolarity. But this time lasted as long as their struggle lasted. In the end, either the new contender retreated or did oust the old leader from the economic peak. There are no reasons that could make the current case different from the previous ones. So, if multipolarity does come, it will only be temporary. The whole history of mankind tells us that. We would like it to be different, but hierarchy is a form of existence of human societies.
#WorldSystem #GlobalEconomy #Trump
I instinctively feel that you might be right, but the current order has been built from Western thought & culture (and temporary technological advantage and industrial and military might), but it’s not impossible to imagine a different order folded from a different philosophical and cultural tradition.
It’s true that Japan rapidly developed by adopting and adapting Western techniques, and its attitude of racial and cultural supremacy led to an attempt to gain an empire.
But could China be different? It builds instead of bombs, it connects, its economic model creates mutual prosperity. No doubt it will have a sense of cultural and perhaps racial superiority, but this may not necessarily translate into the supremacist colonialist militarism that defines the West.
I have nothing against another world order. I can dream about it for a while. But it is not practical. History shows that another leader has always come only to replace the previous one. We see that human society is hierarchical. And from my point of view, the current domination of the West in the world cannot be defined as “supremacist colonial militarism.” Yes, it was. The West was like that when it was building its global domination. Now, on the contrary, it is characterized by political correctness, BLM, the cancellation policy, and so on. The West no longer needs brutality. What it really needs is unlimited liberalism. Why? Because the West is at the top, and if there is no violence, no struggle, no nationalism, and so on, the current order will continue. Violence and struggle can only challenge the established order, and that means challenging the West.
As for China, I would like to hope (and, to be honest, I am a little bit hopeful) that China's “different philosophical and cultural tradition” and even the collectivist nature of the Chinese ruling party can make a difference. But for them to bring change, they need to dominate and enforce their goodwill. That is, to subjugate others to their good will.
But good. In the end, I cannot say that another order is absolutely impossible.
Let's hope together :-)
I don’t think there’s much hope given the sheer weight of material factors coming our way. This is a good summary (but completely wrong about cause of Russia-US/Ukraine proxy war - states will fight for ideological reasons, as well as over resources).
https://open.substack.com/pub/collapsemusings/p/reasons-civilization-will-collapse?r=7zux5&utm_medium=ios
Interesting thoughts. I think I'll find time to read them.
The great parasites of the west are too powerful to overcome for westerners themselves. And those who belong to the western hemisphere and oppose those evil forces have to aline themselves with the opponents and those who cannot must escape.
I know Professor Diesen is good. However, the interview host is also among the best ones.