Category Archives: United Nations

The US Is Now the Rogue Dictatorship of the World

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dennis SILVERMAN

The US Is Now the Rogue Dictatorship of the World It is now quite obvious that our history of conventional Presidents has led us to give them too much individual power in important realms. Even with restrictions or Constitutional limitations, … Continue reading →

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Trump Awards Himself “His” Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Trump Awards Himself “His” Nobel Peace Prize In several talks in the last few days, Donald Trump, our erstwhile President, has claimed “His” Nobel Peace Prize, for being the one who brought the Korean War to an end, and denuclearized … Continue reading →

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The Many Benefits to the United States from Contributing to the UN

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Dennis SILVERMAN

The Many Benefits to the United States from Contributing to the UN Our unlettered foreign affairs President, fueled by Fox News, sees foreign affairs as a personality contest or ego enhancer.  With respect to the UN, he has always emphasized … Continue reading →

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March for Science, the Climate Program

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Dennis SILVERMAN

March for Science and Earth Day 2017, Washington DC, Climate Program   In short, it is going to take a lot of work by a lot of people on all levels to move forward the funding of science and progress … Continue reading →

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In Syria, Start with Diplomacy: War is Going Down a Black Hole

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Dennis SILVERMAN

In Syria, Start with Diplomacy: War is Going Down a Black Hole The previous times when Syrian President Bashar al Assad used nerve gas, in 2013, pressure from the Russians, the US, and the world made him stop. That was … Continue reading →

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Is Trump Just Joining Religious Wars Among Middle East Countries?

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dennis SILVERMAN

Is Trump Just Joining Religious Wars Among Middle East Countries? Did “America First” really mean first to institute a military response, and to win any conflict that we get involved in? Yesterday’s Trump speech to appoint Rex Tillerson Secretary of … Continue reading →

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