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V interesting to read this column now, July '22, when NATO has finally gotten its way, enmeshing us in the massive folly of an unending proxy war with Russia. I spent the last half hour trying to find a Trotsky quote about how US imperialism is perceived as "blameless" and can't. You've restated it. As Gide said, "Of course it's all been said before but nobody was listening so we have to say it again." Quibbles ? The French don't hate Americans. In that regard, you're projecting.

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This whole post offers spicy food for thought--and great arguments.

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Point 3 is very interesting. A straight-jacket of international tensions. But overall this reads like a man who never forgets lol. Sadly generations are fated to forget because each only lives once. Korea must feel torn because it is literally torn and all because of the larger political games around it. I wonder if this in any way has fueled the growing popularity of Jesus in the region.

https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/posts/crosses-and-kimchi-the-rise-of-christianity-in-korea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Korea

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