In 1912 Woodrow Wilson was an unlikely Democratic candidate for the presidency, a sometime law professor and president of Princeton who had only served in public office for two years, as governor of New Jersey. But then it would be an unusual election, with a three-way fight. When the incumbent, William Howard Taft, defeated Theodore Roosevelt, his predecessor in the White House, for the Republican nomination, Roosevelt ran as a “Progressive”, splitting the Republican vote and allowing Wilson to win the presidency with little more than two-fifths of the popular vote.
American Paranoia: How the First World War triggered a wave of xenophobia and a Red Scare
Tag: Treaty of Versailles
German politicians and military chiefs suggest return of conscription
Political and military figures in Germany have suggested a return of compulsory military service after the new defence minister described the 2011 phase-out of general conscription as a “mistake” that had contributed to alienating the general public from civic institutions.
German politicians and military chiefs suggest return of conscription
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Hitler orders military conscription in Germany
In the statement, Herr Hitler insisted that Germany’s purpose in rearming was to preserve peace for herself and the rest of Europe.
Why Does Humanity Still Tolerate the Tragedy of Wars in the 21st Century? The Big Picture
Since the end of the Second World War (1939-1945), there have been many civil wars and several important regional military conflicts between two or more countries, but none has evolved into a general world war involving all the most heavily armed countries. The most serious regional wars were the Korean War (1950-1953), the Vietnam War (1955-1975), the Iraq War (2003-2011), the Syria War (2011- ), and the Ukraine War (2022- ).
Why Does Humanity Still Tolerate the Tragedy of Wars in the 21st Century? The Big Picture
H/T: Der Friedensstifter
Who sabotaged the Russia – Germany NordStream2 gas pipeline?
Oct 3, 2022 – Smoking gun. There is only one serious suspect for the terrorist sabotage of the Russia – Germany NordStream2 gas pipeline.
Who sabotaged the Russia – Germany NordStream2 gas pipeline? via Hands Off Syria
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UN Security Council to Convene on Nord Stream Attacks at Russia’s Request
UN Security Council to Convene on Nord Stream Attacks at Russia’s Request
UN Security Council to Convene on Nord Stream Attacks at Russia’s Request
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MoA: Whodunnit? – Facts Related to The Sabotage Attack On The Nord Stream Pipelines
Analysts report US flights near the Nord Stream pipeline on the eve of the accident + Some Research
Ukraine, media censorship and the ruthless politics of permanent war
By Chris Hedges
The U.S. is not officially at war with Russia — but our war economy demands conformity and suppresses dissent
Ukraine, media censorship and the ruthless politics of permanent war
As U.S. Funnels Money & Arms to Ukraine, Independent Media Faces Pressure to Parrot Official Narrative
NATO’s fascist history
In recent years NATO – essentially the USA and Western Europe – has bared its fascist roots through multiple interventions across four continents.
NATO’s fascist history
Corporate Interests Are Pushing the Disastrous Idea of a No-Fly Zone
This week, 27 foreign policy experts called for a no-fly zone in Ukraine that would lead to the shooting down of Russian planes — an idea that could lead to a nuclear holocaust. Their message is being bankrolled by arms manufacturers and fossil fuel interests.
Corporate Interests Are Pushing the Disastrous Idea of a No-Fly Zone
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