#507 ART - War Hawks Circle as the Dollar Weakens
What happens when warmongering meets a crumbling financial system? The answer might be found in an ancient parable about King Croesus, who was told by an oracle that "a great empire would fall" if he attacked Persia. Interpreting this as his enemy's downfall, Croesus attacked—only to see his own empire destroyed.
Today, we stand at a similar crossroads. Despite polling showing only 16% of Americans supporting military intervention against Iran, powerful forces push for exactly that. Drawing from firsthand experience as a combat veteran in Iraq, I explore the brutal reality behind the…
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