As are we all.
This post from Medium is absolutely required reading if you want to understand the world today. We are the pariahs of the world, yet we pride ourselves on being the bringers of ‘freedom and democracy.’ We are being manipulated and used by the powers of the Empire.
Shunyata's Apprentice 
hi john – you seem to be posting notes without any links. Was there a link meant to accompany this and your last post?
Thanks don! Trying to post from Medium is still vexing me! Added the link….