Who knew contractors would self finance and become mercantile? foreignpolicy.com/2018/09/21/the…
"Merchant Adventurers" were formalized in Europe the 15th century and became militarized as they had to push into hostile regions to create trade routes for their rulers. THe Chartered Companies became proxies for global expansion. britannica.com/topic/chartere…
The cartels, jihadis, militias and mafia are the reverse form, using violence, bribery and influence to penetrate into city states and nations. All have militarized or violent elements along with mercantile and administration elements. whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…
It is becoming clearer that legal use of violence, bribery and/or influence is infecting western governments. From Malta to America we sense that decisions are made for self interest with the full intention of "enforcing" those corrupt decision using violence, influence or power.
We have an elected body that is trying to remove a leader for alleged acts of bribery, treason and high crimes. But this is a deeply flawed ruler who clearly believes in unitary executive theory and will not participate, or worse, recognize the results. politico.com/news/2019/12/0…
Trump will not likely be impeached but there will be a larger gap between left and right based on the defense or prosecution of a morally reprehensible individual who is slowly deconstructing the checks and balances of an elected government. sportsbettingdime.com/politics/presi…
