The Digger

By Glenn Greenwald The Intercept 1/12/2019 “A core ethos of the anti-Trump #Resistance has become militarism, jingoism, and neoconservatism.” https://www.sott.net/article/404797-As-Democratic-elites-reunite-with-Neocons-the-partys-voters-are-becoming-far-more-militaristic-and-pro-war-than-Republicans

" America’s post-Cold War presidents could have taken a road that didn’t end at Donald Trump." Excerpt: "Think back a quarter century, to the beginning of the “unipolar moment.” Having triumphed over the Soviet Union, the United States could have given itself a high-five, taken a victory lap, and adopted a grand strategy better suited to a world without a superpower rival. Rejecting isolationism, Washington could nonetheless have gradually disengaged from those areas that no longer needed significant American protection and reduced its global military footprint, while remaining ready to act in a few key areas should it become absolutely necessary. These moves would have forced our wealthiest allies to take on greater responsibility for local problems while the United States addressed pressing domestic needs. Making the “American dream” more real here at home would also have shown other nations why the values of liberty, democracy, open markets, and the rule of law ...

Excerpt: "Republicans: The President Frames the Debate On the Republican side, Trump has split conservatives into two camps. The status quo camp — perhaps better described as “status quo ante” — remains staunchly committed to the open internationalism and muscular American leadership of the Reagan era. Rooted in a firm belief in American exceptionalism, this approach emphasizes the defense of democracy and spread of American values. [...]  At present, the president and his allies have the momentum in the battle to define conservative foreign policy. He may have failed to transform American foreign policy completely in his first two years in office, but there is no doubt that he has  changed the terms of debate  within conservative circles. Indeed, Trump’s electoral success drew our attention to the fact that  many voters believe  America’s traditional approach to foreign policy has not worked for them. [...] Democrats: In Search of a Strong Opposit...