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Trump's Policies, Campus Protests, and the Critique of Elite Education: A Hanson Perspective
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The below list is how the US is expanding democracy for humanity around the world:


Here's a chronological list of countries that the U.S. has bombed, both openly and covertly, since World War II, sorted by the date of the first bombing action in each country:

Open and Covert Bombings Sorted by Date:

China: 1945-46 (Civil War), 1950-53 (Korean War)
Korea: 1950-53 (Korean War)
Guatemala:
1954 (covert support for coup)
1960 (covert)
1964 (covert)
1967-69 (covert)
Indonesia: 1958 (covert support for rebels)
Vietnam: 1961-73 (open)
Cuba: 1959-61 (Bay of Pigs, covert)
Laos: 1964-73 (largely covert but known)
Belgian Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo): 1964 (covert)
Dominican Republic: 1965-66 (open)
Peru: 1965 (covert)
Cambodia: 1969-70 (covert until 1970, then open)
Nicaragua: 1981-90 (covert support for Contras)
El Salvador: 1981-92 (covert support during civil war)
Lebanon: 1982-84 (open)
Grenada: 1983-84 (open)
Libya:
1986 (open)
2011 (open)
Iran: 1987-88 (covert)
Panama: 1989 (open - Operation Just Cause)
Iraq:
1991 (Gulf War, open)
2003-2011 (Iraq War, open)
Kuwait: 1991 (Gulf War, open)
Somalia:
1992-94 (open)
2007-08, 2011-present (open against Al-Shabaab)
Bosnia: 1994-95 (open)
Sudan: 1998 (covert - al-Shifa pharmaceutical factory)
Afghanistan:
1998 (open - al-Qaeda targets)
2001-2017 (open - Operation Enduring Freedom)
Yugoslavia: 1999 (open - Kosovo War)
Yemen:
2002 (covert - drone strike)
2009 (open)
2011, 2016-present (open against Al-Qaeda and ISIS)
Pakistan: 2004-2017 (covert drone strikes)
Philippines: 2012 (open against Abu Sayyaf)
Syria: 2014-present (open against ISIS)

Notes:

The nature of these operations can shift from covert to open or vice versa over time, hence the classification might not be strictly accurate for the entire duration of U.S. involvement.
Some operations are considered covert even when later acknowledged due to the secretive nature of their initial execution or planning.
This list is compiled from various sources including:
wikispooks.com
www.maurer.ca
worldpopulationreview.com
www.thelondoneconomic.com
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
davidswanson.org

This list might not capture every minor or completely covert operation, especially those still classified or not publicly acknowledged to date.
Here's a list of countries that Israel has bombed, both openly and covertly, since World War II, sorted by the date of the first known bombing action in each country:

Open and Covert Bombings Sorted by Date:

Egypt:
1948 (Operation Yoav during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War)
1956 (Suez Crisis)
1967 (Six-Day War)
1970s (various covert operations)
Jordan: 1948, 1967 (Six-Day War), 1970 (Black September)
Syria:
1948 (War of Independence)
1967 (Six-Day War)
1973 (Yom Kippur War)
1982 (Operation Peace for Galilee)
Post-2013 (against Hezbollah and Iranian targets)
Lebanon:
1948 (War of Independence)
1978 (Operation Litani)
1982 (First Lebanon War)
1993 (Operation Accountability)
1996 (Operation Grapes of Wrath)
2006 (Second Lebanon War)
Various dates post-2006 against Hezbollah
Tunisia: 1985 (Operation Wooden Leg)
Iraq:
1981 (Operation Opera - bombing of Osirak nuclear reactor)
Post-2014 (against Iranian and militia targets)
Sudan: 2009 (alleged strike on convoy)
Palestine:
1948-present (various conflicts, notably during Intifadas)
2008-09 (Operation Cast Lead)
2012 (Operation Pillar of Defense)
2014 (Operation Protective Edge)
2021 (Operation Guardian of the Walls)
2023-present (ongoing conflicts in Gaza)
Libya: 1986 (covert involvement in downing of Libyan airliner)
Iran:
2007 (alleged strike in Syria but targeting Iranian assets)
2018 (alleged covert operations)
Yemen: 2002 (alleged strike on convoy)
Gaza Strip (Hamas):
Numerous instances since the late 20th century, with significant operations in 2008, 2012, 2014, 2021, and ongoing since October 2023.

Additional Notes:

Open vs. Covert: The distinction between open and covert can sometimes be blurred. Operations might start covertly and later become publicly acknowledged or vice versa.
Sources: This information is drawn from:
Al Jazeera reports
Wikipedia entries on specific military operations
Posts on X (formerly Twitter) discussing historical actions
Various news articles and analyses from human rights monitors and conflict reports.

Please note, this list might not include every minor incident or completely covert operation, especially those still under secrecy or not fully acknowledged by official Israeli sources.
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The Unseen Chains: How the Deep State in Blue States Echoes International Sanctions

In an era where political discourse often blurs the line between fact and fiction, a troubling narrative emerges from the shadows of America's political landscape. Across "blue states," where the Democratic party holds sway, there's an untold story of control, not by elected officials but by an elusive entity known as the "Deep State." This narrative posits that this shadowy group has imposed sanctions on its own citizens, mirroring the stringent measures the U.S. government has levied against nations like North Korea and Iran. Yet, this story remains largely untold, obscured by layers of censorship and media manipulation.

Sanctions at Home:

Consider the notion of sanctions. Internationally, they are used to pressure regimes into compliance with international norms, often leading to economic hardship and isolation for the populace. But what if such sanctions were turned inward?

In blue states, we've seen policies that, while not labeled as sanctions, function similarly:

Vaccine Mandates: Much like economic sanctions restrict access to goods, these mandates can restrict access to employment, education, and public services for those who choose not to comply. The economic impact on individuals can be severe, akin to the hardships faced by citizens in sanction-hit countries.
Environmental Regulations: While aimed at protecting our planet, strict regulations can inadvertently act as sanctions on industries, limiting growth, jobs, and personal freedoms, much like how sanctions cripple foreign economies.
Speech and Information Control: The control over what is disseminated through media and tech platforms can be likened to the censorship in sanctioned nations, where the populace is fed a curated version of reality to maintain the status quo.

The Censorship Veil:

The critical issue here is not just the existence of these policies but the information blackout that surrounds them. Just as North Korea and Iran have their media tightly controlled, in the U.S., there's an argument to be made that narratives are managed.

Media Bias: Mainstream media, often accused of having a liberal bias in blue states, might not scrutinize these policies as critically as they would if enacted by a conservative administration. This selective reporting can hide the true impact of these "sanctions."
Social Media and Tech Giants: Platforms have been accused of shadow-banning or demonetizing content that doesn't align with certain political views, creating echo chambers where dissent is minimized, much like state-controlled media in countries under sanction.
Educational Institutions: Universities, seen as bastions of free thought, sometimes enforce a singular narrative, censoring or marginalizing alternative viewpoints, akin to the educational control in nations like North Korea.

Public Ignorance:

The result? A significant portion of the American populace remains in the dark, unaware of the parallels between their own governance and that of countries under U.S. sanctions. The lack of open discourse and the suppression of alternative narratives mean that many don't see the irony or the injustice in these home-grown "sanctions."

The Wake-Up Call:

What's needed is a clarion call for awareness. Just as international sanctions are debated globally, the domestic policies that mimic them require scrutiny, debate, and perhaps, resistance. The people of blue states, like those in any nation under sanction, deserve transparency, choice, and freedom from the shackles of policy that might not be in their best interest but in that of an unaccountable, unelected elite.
In conclusion, while the idea of a Deep State imposing sanctions on American citizens might sound like the stuff of conspiracy, the effects of certain policies are real, and their implications are profound. It's time for the veil of censorship to be lifted, for the public to engage in a dialogue about freedom versus control, and for Americans to ask whether the governance in their states truly reflects their will or the will of an unseen hand.
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