Foreign Policy . . .

It is complex beyond belief and there is no pure answer to any situation.

I have a lot of views on foreign policy. I could write a book, and maybe I will some day.

In general I have a deep appreciation for the cultures and practiced religions of every nation.

I may have deep troubles with the political structures and leaders of some nations, but that is never a reflection on the people, living their daily lives in any nation.

About 75% of the world's nations have some level of socialist government systems. Many nations have leaders who are a scratch above street thugs.

Only a handful of nations have legal systems and institutions that even come close to America.

Which is horrifying, because ours crumbles more and more, daily.

Here are some brief thumb-nail impressions on what i think about some nations, their leadership, culture, etc., around the world.

China

8000 years of history and going strong . . .

There has to be a level of honesty between us, when it comes to their government and political system.

They have a Communist government and near 100% control over their population.

The communist government of China wants to dominate the world, and surely wants America to be nothing more than a consumption market for them.

Social engineering, media control, collecting information on their citizens, this all happens, as a course of daily life.

The Chinese people are NOT free.

They are controlled.

This doesn't stop corruption at the highest levels. there is plenty of corruption in the Communist party and the government.

To be honest, I don't see American style Freedom in China, for another 125 years. If ever.

As far as their Human rights record, it only improves with better leaders.

Russia

A Lot of Potential

I have a real Love for the Russian people and their robust history. Their architecture, literature & zest for hearty song.

How sad and horrifying it has been, to watch them suffer the hammer pounding of Communism and Socialism.

Now suffering a rebirthed Czar-ist Putin reign.

Man, It makes me feel blessed all over again, to be an American.

I don't know how many 'pro-western' or 'pro-democratic' political resources there are in Russia, but I intend to work with all of them.

There are very dangerous social dis-orders going on there, and that nation needs leadership and Freedom.

And Putin? Once KGB, always KGB. He is a soul-less killer of a nation.

But, he is also a 4-dimensdional sophisticated public official. He may even be an intellectual.

Russia has to fight for true Freedom, and throw off the yoke of a neo-Czarist.

United Nations

Where thugs and thieves go to talk, scheme and lie.

I don't place a lot of value on the U.N. as their track record is lousy.

China and Russia are permanent voting members of the security council. Need I say more?

In fact, can you name 10 accomplishments of the U.N. in the last 10 years?

Outside of fleecing the USA for more cash and soldiers.

So with those brief statements, here is my argument for the USA being a member:

1. Since it is in NYC, it does make it easier, for face to face communication, with many of the horrible governments around the world.

2. If we are a member, then it allows people like me, if elected to Congress, to actually reform it into a productive body.

3. The USA has many enemies, and I'd rather have them close, so they can see how serious and tough some of us in American politics, really are.

4. If we leave the U.N.; then China would be in charge.

Foreign Aid

You know, cash we create out of thin air, and throw at other nations.

I would like to seer other G-20 nations start to play a majority role, in foreign aid.

America needs to stop foreign aid to every nation that seeks to do us harm.

I understand how complex foreign aid decisions are. I get it, trust me.

If another nation hates your ideology, your very existence on this planet, why send them money?

I know I know. Humanitarian aid is what we're really sending, right? You can sell yourself that fantasy, but not me.

Do you know how much food arrives in poor nations from us, rots on the docks, because the government there, doesn't send trucks.

The Third World War

The currency war going on for nearly 25 years . . .

About 10 years after derivatives were introduced as a financial vehicle, the currency war became hot.

1. China growth and then wholesale devaluing of their currency.

2. Layer upon layer of 'dark money' investing within the very odd world of derivatives.

I do not like this financial instrument at all. Speculations based on speculations, packaged together in huge internationakl investment strategies. It make me nervous.

3. Many Socialist nations trying to destroy the U.S. Dollar.

4. Crypto-currencies that have no intrinsic value.

5. Government spending out of control.

All elements of the third world war going on around you.

America is currently losing.

Afghanistan

What a mess . . .

The Taliban are back in charge as of this writing.

1. Great Britain, Soviet Union and the U.S.A., have now failed, at whatever foreign policy they were trying to accomplish.

2. Late September 2001, I told a buddy that we need to go in, hit the Taliban until they give up Al-Qiada. Hit Al-Qaida until they're destroyed, then GET OUT.

3. "Nation Building" is actually just code for Government-Contractors-gone-wild.

4. The only ray of light I see for them, is that enough Afghans were educated over 20 years, that they may form the beginnings of an Intellectual class in their nation.

5. That class of thionkers, may be able to support/build the kind of institutions that keep America free. That is a long road.

The Middle East

The complexities are endless

Israel:

A lot of hatred, suspicion and fear is heaped on them. This does not dismiss the fact that they are a smart small nation:

In 1948 the United Nations established the State of Israel, as a sovereign nation for the Jews and other people in the bondaries of the state.

You notice, no arab nation ever gets mad at the U.N., they get mad at Israel. Just a point to ponder.

Israel was smart enough to realize they needed some kind of democratic-representative government.

They were smart enough to understand they needed a very power free nation as a friend. They chose the USA, and we also chose them. Make noi mistake, we chose them because of intelligence and military necessity.

The Palestinian people:

I do believe they should have a sovereign state of Palestine. I also believe they do not want a stable, respectible government. Hamas is a terrorist organization, period.

The Palestinian people, a unique ethnic culture, need to decide what type of democractic representative government they want. They need to do the work, vote and set up actual political, judicial and legislative institutions.

This takes work, hardcore work, leadership and time.

I'd work with any governing system, that respects the rights of an individual human being.

Iran:

As of this writing, the U.S. and Israel are reducing their military and manufacturing capacity to rubble.

Same as above. What kind of government will the people of Iran want?

Will they work for it?

Will the common people allow the upper class to control the military, media and political power?

Will women be treated as first-class citizens?

Such a rich culture and heritage. Lost due to British oil influence and radical Theocratic government.

United Arab Emirates:

The 6 Emirates are interested in making money.

That is why they've spent 40 years deceloping their infrastructure to be an import/export hub

in that region of the world. The UAE just may become a global power broker in AI. They have money, tect-savy people and the will power.

Jordan:

What we would call a moderate country.

Their main problem has been dealing with Palestinian refugees that cause trouble in their nation. Jordan wants to make money off of tourism. manufacturing and services.

Kurdistan region(s):

The Kurdish people, a unique ethnic people with no sovereign nation of their own. They have never had their own country.

The Kurds were part of the Ottoman empire, and after WWI, cobbled in to the 'oil state' of Iraq.

There are Kurd heavy populations and provinces in Syria, Turkey and Iran as well.

An interesting people, never treated fairly by any nation, especially Iraq.

U.S. Military bases:

In general we have too many bases overseas.

We have 19 installations and bases in the Middle East.

Syria:

Can they become some kind of democratic representative society?

I don't think so.

They need to rebuild all their infrastructure and energy industry.

Again, what do the common people want?

Turkey:

The nation is in Europe, but is very much part of middle eastern culture, politics, religion, etc.

50 years I've watched Turkey play Europe, America and the middle east off each other.

Their government needs a lot of work.

Specific International plans/items

Winners and Losers

Board of Peace:

Let's see how this new plan shapes up over the next 10 years.

How do they handle Gaza?

What resources do the member nations bring to the projects?

A possible solution to the United Nations impotence? Maybe.

If the BOP can rebuild Gaza, then will have accomplished more than the U.N. has in the last 75 years.

African Continental Free Trade Area:

I've been following their progress since 2018.

54 of the 55 nations on the continent have ratified it.

It has been in affect since May 2021 and we shall see what happens.

Nigeria is my main concern, because I'm hoping they will use their oil production, to build a pipeline to Europe.

That would involve the cooperation of 13 nations.

A bold plan, but truly needed.

Currently it is at the advanced feasibility and engineering stage.

World Trade Organization:

It has become nothing more than a tool for China to abuse trade laws and standards.

I don't see the USTR ever having a fair say-so.

I would scrap this organization.

The Muslim Brotherhood:

Originated in Egypt in 1928.

The overall group has no desire to allow western civilization to continue. This is a subject of great debate in some circles. Noy for me, I know what they are.

Leadership for America