The Sorrows of Empire
Mr. Johnson talked about his book, The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic, published by Metropolitan Books… read more
Mr. Johnson talked about his book, The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic, published by Metropolitan Books. In the book, the author condemns U.S. foreign policy. He compares the United States to a modern-day Roman Empire, a nation thriving on fear and military domination. He argues that the ultimate purpose of U.S. military bases is not to maintain stability or promote democracy, but to protect U.S. hegemony. Mr. Johnson traces American domination from the Cold War through the present day, and claims that militarism is irreversibly damaging the Constitution and eroding the trust of the people. close
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