The Death Machine, Notes and Comments

Some additional thoughts on War, and how we calculate and understand something like ‘deadliness.’

The Death Machine

Modern War is not more humane or moderated than the conflict of the past. In fact, we’ve more or less perfected the Death Machine.

Through sleight of hand, we have a narrative that everything is great and getting better. But there’s a couple of problems.

Things that should be unthinkable or unspeakable are constant now. How it happened, and something we can do about it.

What Trump’s comments tell us about the US empire, and why we need to resist all imperialism if we want a future with justice and…

There are debts owed by most of the richest and most powerful nations in the world. Those of us with privilege and power should accept…

Empire wears masks to protect what it really is – a short poem.

Some books and media I’ve been enjoying recently, and which have shaped my thoughts & views. Check them out over the holiday break.

It might sound compelling, but when human decisions don’t create history, redressing historical wrongs can be impossible.

We should resist the urge to retreat inward in the face of tragedy or uncertainty – challenging power means reaching outward and building trust and…