Hostility's Underlying Essence
In the wake of the burning of cities and the desecration of symbols of American identity, author Graham Hancock offers a thought-provoking critique. He argues that the burning of cities is not beneficial to any racial or ethnic group within America, and that such actions are seen as a tactic used by America's enemies to divide the country into hostile, warring camps.
Hancock's criticism of America's defense establishment, expressed on Joe Rogan's podcast, suggests that the vast Pentagon budget could be reallocated to eradicate poverty or cure diseases. However, his views have been met with controversy, as he lacks expertise in world affairs, military knowledge, or degrees in political science.
The burning of an American flag in Los Angeles is not viewed as a harmless act or a form of recreation, but as an intentional act against the country. This destructive act is reminiscent of the communist flag burnings in Los Angeles, which were connected to the burning of a police precinct in Minneapolis.
Hancock believes that America is being manipulated into playing the "divide and conquer" game, with the burning of Minneapolis being part of a larger strategy to divide America along racial, class, and sex lines. He perceives the country as being governed by special fools who lack instinct and a sense of self-preservation.
The author's view aligns with the historical enmity that triggered revolutions, civil wars in the early 20th century, and both World Wars. These conflicts primarily originated from complex interrelated causes, including militarism, imperialism, nationalism, alliances and secret treaties, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, ethnic and national struggles, and the collapse of empires and sociopolitical upheaval.
In the decade before World War I, a series of social and political revolutions swept across the European and world periphery, including the First Russian Revolution (1905), Iranian Revolution (1906), Rumanian peasant revolt (1907), Young Turk rebellion (1908), Greek military revolt (1909), overthrow of the Portuguese monarchy (1910), Mexican Revolution (1910), Chinese Revolution (1911). These revolutions were fueled by deep-seated grievances, competition for power, and nationalistic aspirations.
In the 1980s, Hancock observed that many professors and graduate students in academia were working to undo the country, and expressions of hatred and contempt for America were becoming academically obligatory. He believes that this enmity, defined as ill will, hostility, antipathy, animosity, rancor, and above all, hatred - active hatred that fuels war - is not a natural response to social issues, but a deliberate act orchestrated by America's enemies.
The author believes that God does not smile on this state of affairs. It is crucial for Americans to reflect on Hancock's perspective and consider the potential consequences of the current divisive state of the nation.
- In light of the unsettling parallels between recent civil unrest and past conflicts, one may draw comparisons between America's current divisive state and war-and-conflicts of the early 20th century, such as the World Wars, which were driven by factors like militarism, imperialism, nationalism, and secret alliances.
- The escalating animosity towards America, as recently observed by author Graham Hancock, can be traced back to the academic sphere in the 1980s, when expressions of hatred and contempt for America became increasingly common. This enmity, characterized by ill will, hostility, antipathy, animosity, rancor, and active hatred, is not a natural response to social issues, according to Hancock, but a deliberate act orchestrated by America's enemies.
- The growing power struggles and nationalistic aspirations within America today reflect the conditions that led to revolutions in Russia, China, and various other countries in the early 20th century. These revolutions were fueled by deep-seated grievances and competition for power, much like the current political landscape, which Hancock suggests could unravel the country if left unchecked.
