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McChrystal: Logical Conclusion of Maximal Goals

Nils nails it. In other words, the goal is to turn the most socially and politically devastated country on earth, one rife with hostile religious fanatics, into a kind of Asian Switzerland. No duh that’s going to take a lot … Continue reading

21. October 2009 by Shlok Vaidya
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What Social Contract?

Harvard researchers say 62% of all personal bankruptcies in the U.S. in 2007 were caused by health problems – and 78% of those filers had insurance. In 1981, only 8% of families filing for bankruptcy cited a serious medical problem … Continue reading

08. June 2009 by Shlok Vaidya
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The Nation-State Protection Racket

John’s has a great post up on the idea. The nation state bubble is popping. It will be critical to really understand what the nation state was, what role it played, and the larger context so as to regenerate some … Continue reading

24. January 2009 by Shlok Vaidya
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