Iran is the Graveyard of American Hegemony

[Oldcarpy2]

I am amused that so many want to see the US fail.

I wish a giant middle finger to everyone.

I'm not seeing anyone wanting that.

[MonkMode]

I'm not seeing anyone wanting that.

Actually, I wish for all nation states to fail.

Look Iranian authorities just murdered 40,000 of their citizens for protesting their economics.

That is failed state, and the world turns a blind eye to it.

[quintessentone]

Actually, I wish for all nation states to fail.

Look Iranian authorities just murdered 40,000 of their citizens for protesting their economics.

That is failed state, and the world turns a blind eye to it.

And the US/NATO war machines kills many more foreign citizens and simply walk away leaving it worse than they found it. Is it any wonder US allies are done. There are many that still turn a blind eye to these types of realities.

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"In contrast, independent academic research by Professor Marc W. Herold of the University of New Hampshire has estimated that at least **653,769 Afghan civilians** were directly killed by U.S./NATO actions, a figure that reflects a much broader interpretation of direct causality.  Other sources, such as the A-Mark Foundation and the United States Institute of Peace, cite figures closer to the 46,000–47,600 range for direct civilian deaths, while noting that the total number of people killed in the war (including indirect causes like disease and displacement) could be far higher. 

• Direct Civilian Deaths (Conservative Estimates): Approximately 46,319 to 47,600 (Costs of War Project, A-Mark Foundation, AA). 
  
• Direct Civilian Deaths (Higher Estimates): At least 653,769 (Professor Marc W. Herold). 
  
• Total War Deaths: The Costs of War Project estimates 176,206 total deaths in Afghanistan, including 69,095 military/police and 52,893 opposition fighters, with indirect deaths potentially adding another 360,000. 
  

The discrepancy in numbers arises because early in the war there was no mechanism to document civilian losses, and different organizations use varying definitions of "direct" versus "indirect" war deaths and the attribution of responsibility." (LLM)

[MonkMode]

And the US/NATO war machines kills many more foreign citizens and simply walk away leaving it worse than they found it. Is it any wonder US allies are done. There are many that still turn a blind eye to these types of realities.

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"In contrast, independent academic research by Professor Marc W. Herold of the University of New Hampshire has estimated that at least **653,769 Afghan civilians** were directly killed by U.S./NATO actions, a figure that reflects a much broader interpretation of direct causality.  Other sources, such as the A-Mark Foundation and the United States Institute of Peace, cite figures closer to the 46,000–47,600 range for direct civilian deaths, while noting that the total number of people killed in the war (including indirect causes like disease and displacement) could be far higher. 

• Direct Civilian Deaths (Conservative Estimates): Approximately 46,319 to 47,600 (Costs of War Project, A-Mark Foundation, AA). 
  
• Direct Civilian Deaths (Higher Estimates): At least 653,769 (Professor Marc W. Herold). 
  
• Total War Deaths: The Costs of War Project estimates 176,206 total deaths in Afghanistan, including 69,095 military/police and 52,893 opposition fighters, with indirect deaths potentially adding another 360,000. 
  

The discrepancy in numbers arises because early in the war there was no mechanism to document civilian losses, and different organizations use varying definitions of "direct" versus "indirect" war deaths and the attribution of responsibility." (LLM)

Yes I have been praying for the failure of all nation states for a long time.

[SteamyAmerican]

Yes I have been praying for the failure of all nation states for a long time.

Out of curiosity, what would you see in their stead?

Any suggestions? I’ll refrain from making guesses. Genuinely curious.

[MonkMode]

Out of curiosity, what would you see in their stead?

Any suggestions? I’ll refrain from making guesses. Genuinely curious.

Freedom

[Oldcarpy2]

Yes I have been praying for the failure of all nation states for a long time.

Dare I ask, why?

What do you mean by fail?

[MonkMode]

Dare I ask, why?

As I said above, Freedom.

[Oldcarpy2]

As I said above, Freedom.

What do you mean by fail?

[MonkMode]

What do you mean by fail?

Hmm… I’m thinking of a couple answers…

Lesser importance:

If a critical mass refused to recognize the authority of nation states.

Greater importance:

It only takes one person to truly break the program.  That is what my handle is about.  Monk Mode Forever.