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On AlterNet: empire

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "empire"

The American Empire's $650 Billion Bailout Already Passed Congress

The American Empire's $650 Billion Bailout Already Passed Congress

Chalmers Johnson, Tomdispatch.com. September 29, 2008.
If we don't cut back our ever-increasing military spending in a major way, the bankruptcy of the United States is inevitable.

The Pornography of Power: How Defense Hawks Hijacked 9/11 and Weakened America

The Pornography of Power: How Defense Hawks Hijacked 9/11 and Weakened America

Robert Scheer, Twelve. June 27, 2008.
The huge "defense" spending going on in our name is irrational and costly, but there are powerful vested interests that want to keep it that way.

America's Dreams of Empire Have Been Dashed in Iraq

America's Dreams of Empire Have Been Dashed in Iraq

Michael Schwartz, Tomdispatch.com. May 27, 2008.
Because of the Iraqis, the glorious sounding Global War on Terror has been transformed into an endless, hopeless actual war

America Loves Peace? Odd, Since We're Always at War

America Loves Peace? Odd, Since We're Always at War

David Michael Green, AlterNet. February 28, 2008.
We've been in conflict for about half the period between World War II and the present but consider ourselves a "peace-loving" nation.

Is Washington Undermining Democracy in Bolivia?

Is Washington Undermining Democracy in Bolivia?

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. February 16, 2008.
Bolivian officials say Washington is trying to destabilize and even topple their democratic government.

The End of the 'American Century' Is Here

The End of the 'American Century' Is Here

Conn Hallinan, Foreign Policy in Focus. January 30, 2008.
The neocons' project to create a "benign" global empire is dead, a victim of their own hubris.

Tom Hanks' Charlie Wilson Movie: An Imperialist Comedy

Tom Hanks' Charlie Wilson Movie: An Imperialist Comedy

Chalmers Johnson, Tomdispatch.com. January 8, 2008.
Charlie Wilson's War is a truly dangerous piece of pro-war propaganda from Hollywood.

2007: Top Ten Tales of War and Empire

2007: Top Ten Tales of War and Empire

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. December 28, 2007.
Which ones did you miss?

Death Squads, Disappearances, and Torture -- from Latin America to Iraq

Death Squads, Disappearances, and Torture -- from Latin America to Iraq

Greg Grandin, Tomdispatch.com. December 13, 2007.
The 'War on Terror' continues the legacy of America's 'Dirty Wars.'

The Theology of American Empire

The Theology of American Empire

Ira Chernus, Foreign Policy in Focus. November 7, 2007.
American foreign policy -- both good and bad -- has always been deeply influenced by Christian theology.

We're No. 1! America Leads the World in War Profits

We're No. 1! America Leads the World in War Profits

Frida Berrigan, Tomdispatch.com. May 22, 2007.
The United States is a proud nation of firsts -- among them weapon sales, military expenditure, oil consumption, CO2 emissions, external debt, private military personnel and more.

Can We End the American Empire Before It Ends Us?

Can We End the American Empire Before It Ends Us?

Chalmers Johnson, Tomdispatch.com. May 17, 2007.
Brilliant historian and essayist Chalmers Johnson argues that unless we face up to the tremendous strain our empire is having on America, we will lose our democracy, and then it will not matter much what else we lose.

Is the American Empire on the Brink of Collapse?

Is the American Empire on the Brink of Collapse?

Mark Karlin, BuzzFlash. March 24, 2007.
U.S. military expert Chalmers Johnson argues the catastrophe in Iraq and the staggering cost of running a military that stretches across 130 countries on 737 bases may finally cost America its empire.

737 U.S. Military Bases = Global Empire

737 U.S. Military Bases = Global Empire

Chalmers Johnson, Metropolitan Books. February 19, 2007.
With more than 2,500,000 U.S. personnel serving across the planet and military bases spread across each continent, it's time to face up to the fact that our American democracy has spawned a global empire.

Which Will It Be America, Empire or Democracy?

Which Will It Be America, Empire or Democracy?

Chalmers Johnson, Tomdispatch.com. February 2, 2007.
The dream of the Bush administration -– eternal global domination -- disappeared in Iraq. But it remains to be seen if the American people will choose to keep their empire or return to a constitutional democracy.