I am referring to Message: 5 Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2020 22:28:11 -0500 From: To: [email protected]> Cc: goanet <[email protected]>
On the Subject: The Banana Republic of The United States Me-ID:CAOY3LjNZJSPKiRmsmCoS7HCF9=l2p6kjfpcsyuooonzfh21...@mail.gmail.com> Roland and Venanitius :What cynicism and distrust from you both. President General Eisenhower practically did a number of good deeds. The famous “Military Industrial Complex” statement was made in his farewell address. His warning fell on deaf ears by his successor. January 17, 1961. Eisenhower warned that the United States must “guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence…by the military-industrial complex,” which included members of Congress from districts dependent on military industries, the Department of Defense (along with the military services), and privately owned military contractors—e.g Boeing <https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boeing-Company>, Lockheed Martin <https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lockheed-Martin-Corporation>, and Northrop Grumman <https://www.britannica.com/topic/Northrop-Grumman-Corporation>. Eisenhower believed that the military-industrial complex tended to PROMOTE POLICIES (my emphasis ) that might not be in the country’s best interest (such as participation in the nuclear arms race), and he feared that its growing influence, if left unchecked, could undermine American democracy <https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/democracy>. While there were failures under IKE eg Cuba, Iran ( Selective Information by CIA) his administration strengthened collective action against communism and the growing might of USSR. Therefore creation of NATO, SEATO, UN Atomic Energy Commissionetc and on the domestic front sent 1000 Federal Troops for the Integration of Public Schools in the South The removal of Trump by the people is the first step….I do not think there is a vacuum..nature abhors vacuums. Its unlikely that White House will be packed with Donald Trump’s supporters. Happy Sunday ....Lets pray for peace Adolfo In Quepem
