The state of world affairs in 2023 is a complex and ever-changing one. There are many challenges that the world is facing, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and the war in Ukraine. However, there are also many opportunities for progress, such as the rise of new technologies and the growing movement for sustainability.
Here are some of the key issues that are shaping the world in 2023:
The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and new variants are emerging. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the global economy and has led to a rise in poverty and inequality.
The climate crisis is worsening, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. The climate crisis is a major threat to global security and stability.
The war in Ukraine is a major humanitarian crisis. The war has caused millions of people to flee their homes and has led to widespread destruction.
The rise of new technologies is creating new opportunities and challenges. New technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain have the potential to transform many aspects of our lives.
The growing movement for sustainability is driving change in many areas. The movement for sustainability is demanding that businesses and governments take action to protect the environment.
These are just some of the key issues that are shaping the world in 2023. The world is facing many challenges, but there are also many opportunities for progress. It is important to stay informed about the latest developments and to work together to find solutions to the challenges that we face.
This is what shock and awe looks like in the U.S. Tornadoes
ROLLING FORK, Miss. – Severe storms rumbled across parts of the South on Sunday, two days after violent tornadoes smashed through the Mississippi Delta region – one of the country's poorest areas – gutting rural towns and leaving more than two dozen people dead.
Search and rescue teams continued to dig through the rubble Sunday. At least 25 people died in a twister that stayed on the ground in Mississippi for more than an hour Friday night. Houses were torn from foundations, trees were stripped of branches, cars were flipped like toys, entire blocks were wiped out.
Rolling Fork, about 60 miles northwest of Jackson, suffered such damage that Mayor Eldridge Walker declared bluntly to CNN, "My city is gone."
►Pope Francis offered a special prayer Sunday for the people of Mississippi “hit by a devastating tornado” during his weekly noon blessing in Vatican City.
►President Joe Biden early Sunday issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi, making federal funding available to Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties, the areas hardest hit Friday night. Biden called the damage "heartbreaking."
►Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a state of emergency and vowed to help rebuild.
►The Federal Emergency Management Agency said 2,000 homes in Mississippi were damaged or destroyed.
Yes, but Ukraine is the priority of the ruling class and we should now send more money, equipment, and troops to fight in this undeclared war that was caused by some Zealots in power. Humanity and the U.S. citizen will suffer in the long run.
"The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history."-George Orwell
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Saddam Hussein's arsenal of "weapons of mass destruction" was George W. Bush's main justification for waging war against Iraq in 2003. After the invasion of the country, American leaders recognized that they had been mistaken, and that the Baghdad tyrant did not possess such a capability. Bush claimed it was an error and defended his good faith, denouncing the negligence of his secret services. But the brutal truth lies elsewhere: The war in Iraq was based on lies.
It was the poisoned fruit of an unprecedented manipulation of the American public, the international press, and politicians around the world. This documentary reveals the deception, interpreted by those who imagined it, and unveils how America committed to a conflict that caused hundreds of thousands of casualties and cost some 3000 billion dollars.
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Did America rush into a war in Iraq for which it was unprepared? In this 2003 documentary, FRONTLINE examines why the U.S. went to war in Iraq, what went wrong in the planning for the postwar occupation, and what was at stake for both the U.S. and for Iraqis.
The United States invaded Iraq in 2003, claiming that the Iraqi government was developing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and was a threat to the United States. The invasion was widely condemned by the international community, and it has been the subject of much debate and controversy ever since.
There are a number of reasons why the United States went to war with Iraq. Some of the most commonly cited reasons include:
The Bush administration believed that Iraq was developing WMD. The administration claimed that Iraq had anthrax, VX nerve gas, and other WMD, and that it was working to develop nuclear weapons. However, these claims were later found to be false.
The Bush administration believed that Iraq was a threat to the United States. The administration claimed that Iraq was supporting terrorism and that it was a threat to the stability of the Middle East. However, there is no evidence to support these claims.
The Bush administration wanted to remove Saddam Hussein from power. Saddam Hussein was a dictator who had committed human rights abuses against his own people. The Bush administration believed that removing Saddam from power would make the world a better place.
The invasion of Iraq was a major turning point in American foreign policy. It led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi people, and it destabilized the Middle East. The invasion has also been a major financial burden for the United States.
The invasion of Iraq was a controversial decision, and it is still debated today. There are many people who believe that the invasion was a mistake, and that it has done more harm than good. However, there are also many people who believe that the invasion was necessary to remove Saddam Hussein from power and to make the world a safer place.
Invasion of Libya:
The invasion of Libya by the US in 2011 was not legal. The UN Security Council passed a resolution authorizing a no-fly zone over Libya, but did not authorize an invasion. The US and its allies invaded Libya without UN authorization, which is a violation of international law.
The US and its allies argued that the invasion was justified under the principle of humanitarian intervention. However, the UN Security Council did not authorize the invasion for this purpose. The invasion was also criticized for being based on false intelligence about the presence of WMDs in Libya.
The invasion of Libya has had a number of negative consequences. It has destabilized the country and led to the deaths of thousands of people. It has also made it more difficult for the UN to authorize future humanitarian interventions.
I find it hard to believe that 100 U.S. Senators have the power to continue waging wars all over the world based on lies and deception for invading Iraq. This is amazing information and should be an education to all humanity. For a small group of people to have such power over billions of lives is so contrary to democratic principles espoused by our governments and media. Take heed humanity, you're in for a very bumpy ride regarding any peaceful resolution to the situation at hand in Ukraine and elsewhere. In addition, we have 5 cowardly Senators that abstained or did not vote for such a crucial bill. This Bill was initiated in February 2023. For those senate members that attended and voted "YEA" on this bill you should be enshrined in the book of true leadership and proclaimed a valid member of the human race. Your actions speak louder than the words of our mainstream media.
So, there you have it humanity as listed below for all to see and research at your leisure. We are doomed by a handful of zealots and puppets of the ruling class. May we all pray and maintain faith that the greater power of the universe has taken note and will bring forth true justice to our home on earth.
Purpose: S.Amdt.2 — 118th Congress (2023-2024)All Information (Except Text)
118th CONGRESS 1st Session
S. 316
To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 9, 2023
Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Young, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Lee, Mr. Coons, Mr. Paul, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Daines, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Marshall, Mr. King, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Moran, Mr. Luján, Ms. Collins, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Braun, Mr. Booker, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Reed, Mr. Vance, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Schatz, and Mrs. Shaheen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
March 8, 2023
Reported by Mr. Menendez, without amendment
A BILL
To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ RESOLUTION.
The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 102–1; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ RESOLUTION OF 2002.
The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107–243; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.
§1541. Purpose and policy
(a) Congressional declaration
It is the purpose of this chapter to fulfill the intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States and insure that the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and to the continued use of such forces in hostilities or in such situations.
(b) Congressional legislative power under necessary and proper clause
Under article I, section 8, of the Constitution, it is specifically provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.
(c) Presidential executive power as Commander-in-Chief; limitation
The constitutional powers of the President as Commander-in-Chief to introduce United States Armed Forces into hostilities, or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, are exercised only pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) specific statutory authorization, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces.
Today marks the twentieth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. “Over two decades, Americans have stubbornly refused to move on from Iraq,” Stephen Wertheim writes in a new essay for Foreign Affairs. This is in large part because the United States has not truly reckoned with the causes of the war, he argues.
The decision to invade Iraq “stemmed from the pursuit of global primacy”—and despite the chaos, destruction, and death that the war in Iraq caused, “the quest for primacy endures,” Wertheim writes. Washington is “caught in a doom loop, lurching from self-inflicted problems to even bigger self-inflicted problems, holding up the latter while covering up the former.” And today, as tensions mount with rivals such as Russia and China, the desire to defend its preeminent power position continues to “put the United States on a collision course with other countries.” The “next Iraq,” Wertheim warns, “could well take the form of a great-power war.”
Read more from Foreign Affairs on the U.S. invasion of Iraq and how it continues to haunt the Middle East and shape American leadership:
