A Call for Global Unity and Justice: The State of Our World
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Chapter 1: The Political Landscape
In a critical assessment, Chris Hedges describes what he terms "the extreme right of Israel" as currently steering both Israel and significant branches of the United States government, including the Executive, Legislative, and Military sectors. To put it differently, a substantial portion of the Jewish population that does not advocate for a permanent ceasefire and international peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine is influencing the foreign policy of approximately 75% of the U.S. government.
This section highlights the intricate relationship between domestic and foreign policies and their implications for global peace.
Section 1.1: The Struggles Within Domestic Politics
The laws enacted by GOP-controlled state legislatures have institutionalized voter suppression and discrimination based on race and sexual orientation. Additionally, these legislations dictate what can be taught in public schools. In numerous states, women have lost legal control over their own bodies. Furthermore, certain public libraries are now subject to the whims of right-wing oligarchs, who prefer to keep the populace uneducated and uninformed, reminiscent of the dystopian themes presented in the film "Idiocracy."
Subsection 1.1.1: The Role of Organized Religion
Despite differing beliefs, many organized religions have allied with both the GOP and the DNC in supporting wars in Israel and Ukraine. This partnership seems to disregard the collective desire of humanity for a world free of conflict, homelessness, and hunger, while also denying the right to education for all, from early childhood through higher education.
Section 1.2: The Fourth Estate's Dilemma
The traditional media institutions, once seen as champions of free speech, are now failing to uphold these ideals. The marginalization of independent presidential candidate Rev. Dr. Cornel West, who has dedicated his life to scholarship and ministry within the Ivy League, serves as a stark example. Similarly, DNC candidate Marianne Williamson has been rendered nearly invisible by the media, highlighting the troubling lack of separation between church and state in the U.S. This situation exemplifies the new era of "Politics After Trump."
Chapter 2: A Vision for Change
On November 26, 2023, the state of the union presents a sobering reality. However, as a global community of conscious individuals, we have the potential to initiate a transformation towards a world that benefits all its inhabitants through restorative justice, ceasefires, and UN-mediated negotiations. This pivotal change could commence as soon as November 27, 2023, in the Pacific Standard Time zone. The challenge lies in persuading the 52-57 nations resistant to such unprecedented collaboration to join the 120 nations advocating for a world that prioritizes justice and cooperation for everyone.