This World
Diana Hochman, September 2022
Ideologues are poisoned by their own venom (ideology) such that they are not able to see the folly of their ways.
Fossilized thinkers—guided by delusions of grandeur, neocolonialism, or neoconservatism—offer little more than fascist tropes that perpetuate the fallacy of unipolar dominance, which is a destabilizing force that has brought the world to the brink of ruin.
Ideologues are poisoned by their own venom (ideology) such that they are not able to see the folly of their ways. The fossilized ideologues of the West are attacking the current U.S. president for doing what is in the best interest of America with respect to foreign policy (as specifically pertains to Russia). However much one may not remotely approve of the tactics and strategies employed by the president, one must endeavor to cultivate a big picture mind. The current US administration has finally understood in no uncertain terms that America has two options now, either adapt and overcome or be reduced to rubble. It is not such a bad thing to be one head at the table of global leaders, and to work with others as an equal among peers to achieve common goals that are the centerpiece of humankind. It is the highest aim to which we can ever aspire.
One may not like Donald Trump, and understandably so. Often, it's not what we do but how we do it that matters, and there is no denying that the way he has gone about handling domestic issues and interactions with global entities leaves much to be desired. America is clamoring for truly great leaders. Nonetheless, it is an unspoken American tradition to want the president of one's country to succeed, whether one voted for him (or her someday) or not. For if the president fails, the people will suffer. If the president succeeds, the people will flourish. To this end, we must parse the situation in order to get a clear picture of the whole puzzle.
America was poisoned by the venom of ideology. Unipolarity is anathema to a vision of a just society. If humankind is to perdure, then the only viable course of action is multipolarity, that is, a world in which all of God's nation’s (humanity) are equal under the yoke of individual sovereignty. Might is right and taking by force is the wrong way to be in the world, whether such brute force is performed by one man, or a nation. The military industrial complex has one goal: perpetuating death to enrich the few at the expense of the many. Since the end of World War II, America has conducted endless wars on false pretexts, invaded other nations, effected regime change(s), and interfered and imposed and trampled upon the sovereignty of other nations all under the guise of being the global police commander, ensuring everyone steps in line with America’s brand of democracy. This superiority complex served as the justification for America's pillage and plunder of other nation-states throughout the world, for the almighty dollar demanded nothing less. And in so doing, great evil has spread across every corner of the globe and countless human lives have been destroyed. Now, the chickens have come home to roost. Said another way, or in colloquial terms, karma is definitely a bitch.
America's options are such that our survival is at stake. The fossilized ideologues that have led us to the precipice of the abyss endeavor to perpetuate "war to the last Ukrainian" while the whole world suffers. Stuck in their mindset, and unable to see the forest for the trees, their pride and arrogance and mad folly will destroy all of humanity rather than choose a path of humility and cooperation. A great leader is a master over him or herself and not a lord over others. And so it goes at scale all the way up to the level of the nation-state.
The friendship that emerged between China and Russia during the darkest hour (for humankind) is an unbreakable bond. Cemented in time. Over time, America will come to accept that China is very powerful and that America will never defeat China. That’s mere wishful thinking on the part of America, and utterly divorced from reality. Thus, it behooves America to save face and pivot to engaging China diplomatically. After all, China does own a significant portion of the U.S. Never mind China is also the largest PPP (GDP) in the world, 26% in 2024. Moreover, China is part of BRICS and collectively BRICS is in an economically solvent condition that is sustainable over the long-term and will only grow. It is in America’s best interest to work with Russia and China and other stakeholders, and to adopt a new approach to being in this world.
The US is still coming to terms with the fact that America is not the big dog, shot caller of the world anymore. Oh, my country ‘tis of thee. Sweet land of liberty. For thee I cry. Not to worry, we'll get there. Eventually. I hope so. I pray. May God bless this world and humankind with peace and prosperity.
Originally published February 20, 2025
