2015: What to expect, Ron Paul

[michaelrc]

Watch what you wish for... you just might get it. Well this could be our year of transformation, (where the rubber meets the road ) and the testing of our learning applied to our daily struggles. Just a note, "politics" not intended.

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Ron Paul:

What to expect in 2015?


Foreign Affairs

More American troops will be sent overseas to places like Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine. There will be no military victories to brag about. More American military personnel will be killed in 2015 than in 2014. Military contractors will be used in growing numbers and their casualties will not be counted as military casualties.

The Ukraine civil war will not end, and the United States will be further bogged down in this conflict. Relations with Russia will continue to deteriorate. The neocons in Congress will gain even more influence over our foreign policy. Punishing sanctions will continue to be made more severe and push Russia further into China’s sphere of influence. Gold will gain credibility as we isolate the Russians from the financial markets.

Sanctions on Russia will alienate Europe against the United States. (The British oil industry will suffer from the “conspiracy” of the US and Saudi Arabia to drive oil prices down to punish Russia.)

The military-industrial complex will continue to thrive and make even more money with the greater influence of the neocons in the new Congress. Supplemental budgets for the military should be expected, along with covert assistance and additional foreign aid to finance the management of our Empire.



Our enemies’ strength will grow and prompt even more abuse of American citizens’ privacy and free expression. We should not be surprised if there is a reigniting of the conflict in the Balkans. The first of the color revolutions in 2000 in Serbia can hardly be claimed a permanent victory. Generally, bombs from outsiders don’t solve internal problems. Those problems must eventually be solved from within a country rather than from outside interference.

The US and NATO announced that the 13 year war in Afghanistan has ended. There has been neither the pretense of “Mission Accomplished” nor an admission of outright failure, along with an exodus. In reality the war has not ended and instead will continue for a long time. No victory for US policy is possible. The conflict will actually spread and increase in intensity since our goals are undefinable and therefore the war is un-winnable.

(Sanity will not return to US leaders until our financial system collapses — an event for which they are feverishly working)

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http://www.eurasiareview.com/08012015-ron-paul-inner-city-turmoil-crises-predictions-2015-oped/

 

[SevenFeathers]

In his closing paragraphs, Mr. Paul states:

"A clear understanding of the nature and source of liberty is required for revolutions to be beneficial. Restraining the few who thrive on the use of force to rule over us is the challenge. Fortunately they are outnumbered by those who would choose liberty yet lack the will to challenge the humanitarian monsters who gain support from naive and apathetic citizens. All positive revolutions must be philosophic in nature to make a difference. Violence alone achieves nothing.

Before we can actually restore our liberties, we most likely will have to become a lot less free and much poorer. This is sad since correct and workable answers are available to us if only the people understood them and demanded liberty and honesty, rather than being dependent on excessive government power and believing the false promises of politicians."

I agree, more people will have to experience the system before things will change. But because, as Mr. Paul states, those of us who would choose liberty "lack the will to challenge the humanitarian monsters ", it may take a long time for things to change. It could be a rough road. Stay strong.

 

[michaelrc]

I agree, more people will have to experience the system before things will change. But because, as Mr. Paul states, those of us who would choose liberty "lack the will to challenge the humanitarian monsters ", it may take a long time for things to change. It could be a rough road. Stay strong.

Hi SevenFeathers! Yes a rough road indeed, especially if we out ourselves to authorities as a freedom loving bunch. Sad and cowardice? The deck is stacked against us... so knowing that do we really want to lose our opportunity to progress to the next level? l'm thinking that malicious compliance is about all we have left in our arsenals other than the work and now with France being redirected toward the US and Israel agenda even that has become more tenuous. Appreciate you acknowledging doctor Paul's thoughts.

 

[SevenFeathers]

Each time Dr. Paul ran for president, I got excited and hopeful. I thought, maybe NOW enough people are awake and will see his value. Then each time another puppet was elected. It is very disheartening to see how the American people continue to believe all the propaganda and are willing to accept whatever the government dishes out.