What is the overall perception of America in these conflict regions?
The sad part about it is that all over the world people are eating up the American propaganda. European universalism can be summarized by saying: ever since the Enlightenment, Western intervention around the world is legitimized by appealing to notions of civilization, development, and progress. Are there human rights issues in this country that should be addressed? I think it all comes back to the defense budget. American military, private military out of the U.S. and proxy groups we support. This is the largest source of violence in the world, and largest single most devastating impact on human rights around the world would be unlimited American power. Individuals and institutions from the US are not being held accountable for the massive human rights violations that they are responsible for all around the world, including within the United States. Do you think the spirit of protest in this country is dead? Pretty much. There’s no legitimate protest in this country. You get a permit,
