[November 1, 2023] Since the Hamas terror attacks on Israel almost a month ago, there has been much written about what sparked the massacres. Many in our media are quick to point out that there are always two sides to the story, and they go out of their way to inject Palestinian grievances whenever they can. But there is something more fundamental going on here, which is the reason for today’s article. I’ll begin with a few random thoughts about the world.
A common and long-running theme among globalists, media pundits, think-tankers, academics (including students), Western philosophers, and psychologists is that our worldly moral mission must include peace among nations and at any cost. A corollary theme is that any war or violence must inevitably result from an oppressor and an oppressed (a growing neo-Marxist idea). Therefore, it follows that oppressed people are always right, and the oppressor is always wrong. They conclude that we are morally obligated to side with the oppressed.
This neo-Marxist ideology is overly simplistic and wrong. That experiment in social engineering was proven wrong in the 20th century with over 100 million deaths piled upon such thinking. But, it’s attractive because to believe the narrative means you have to do nothing but oppose “the West” to be a moral person.
I’ve lived in over 20 countries and spoken with hundreds of senior leaders, diplomats, politicians, and intellectuals of many nations over the last 50 years. My friends call me a “world realist.” I’m not sure what they mean, but I understand they want to label me to understand better where I’m coming from. Sometimes they say I’m a political conservative. I like Realist better. What I did for the U.S. military was to look at macro trends and analyze why things were the way they were. Most of the time, my ideas were accepted and incorporated into lengthy, dry, detailed analyses that pointed to locations that were the most unstable and were likely to erupt into violence. Some call it strategic thinking. I called it common sense.
Here is one idea that no one seems to be talking about today. The major dividing line developing worldwide puts people roughly into two very distinct cultural camps. The first are those who support the violent attacks on Israel and see these actions as necessary and the result of slavery, occupation, racism, and other isms that are best associated with the oppressor/oppressed narrative. The second camp is those who support Israel and the developed Western world associated with voluntary Democracies.
And this dividing line is becoming more distinct each day. Neither side can see the other side’s view. Naturally, a change may occur in the next few years, but I doubt it. The line is broader and deeper every day. We see demonstrations across the world against Israel. But Israel is just a convenient target. The real target is Western values.
Am I part of this divide? Yes, we all are part of it, whether we choose it or not. There is no fence-sitting. Either you support the Hamas effort to kill all Jews, or you oppose it. Either you support the destruction of Western values, or you oppose it. First, they came for the Jews. Then, they will come for Christianity. Then, they will come for America. Without America, the world as we know it is doomed.
The question that is difficult to answer is, what is next? Will the war widen? Will neighbor oppose neighbor? Will there be more death and destruction? The answer is most emphatically ‘yes.’ The degree to which this happens is unknown. But it is a known unknown. We know it’s coming but don’t know how bad it will get before one side wins. These two ideas cannot exist simultaneously.
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Great job my friend. As I reading this article I asked myself what is the centered theme. It came to me different of how people thought to see things or people. If you were taught something as a childhood this is hard to change your mind about what may be wrong with your views. Change are always most case’s meet with resistance. God teaches men in the bible how to make a difference in the world with the resistance abound. Love those who hate you. Seek to do good when others are doing wrong. Honor and respect your parents. He says love your neighbors as yourself. Your neighbors not only one near you but overseas as well. I challenge you to show love ❤️
Eddie, always a pleasure to hear from you.
“Here is one idea that no one seems to be talking about today. The major dividing line developing worldwide puts people roughly into two very distinct cultural camps. The first are those who support the violent attacks on Israel and see these actions as necessary and the result of slavery, occupation, racism, and other isms that are best associated with the oppressor/oppressed narrative. The second camp is those who support Israel and the developed Western world associated with voluntary Democracies.” – General Doug Satterfield
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This is the crux of the argument. Hard to refute.
Thank you, JT.
Wow, nice informative article, Gen. Satterfield.
…. First they came for the Jews ….
They (the Marxists of our time) are already coming for the Christians and the nuclear family.
Our biggest problem is that our senior American politicians are pandering to the neo-Marxists and their way of thinking. Joe Biden is the biggest panderer of all. God help us when even those “elected” (or cheated) their way into senior leader positions are so ignorant. He doesn’t care because he is being funded personally by the Chinese and Russians. Joe Biden is a traitor.
Careful Bride from OK, the FBI will be after you!
The FBI and DOJ are spending all their time looking for people like us who have opinions they don’t like. Remember the marxists theme “speech is violence.” Yeah, heard that a lot.
Yep!
I will continue to stand for America, no matter what.
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Just love it. Or leave it.
“The question that is difficult to answer is, what is next? Will the war widen? Will neighbor oppose neighbor? Will there be more death and destruction? The answer is most emphatically ‘yes.’ The degree to which this happens is unknown. But it is a known unknown. We know it’s coming but don’t know how bad it will get before one side wins. These two ideas cannot exist simultaneously.” – Gen. Douglas Satterfield
Scary conclusion. 👀👀👀👀👀
Israel was occupying the Gaza strip. Palestinians are Hamas. Death is a tool for the oppressed of us. Never forget that we are winning.
Troll Commie Red. Yes, I agree in part that the Palestinians are Hamas and therefore must suffer greatly so they give up their death cult. Otherwise, there will never be peace but only violence – perpetuated by them. But Commie Red, you have missed the main point here. Communism – Marxism is easy. And you have fallen for it completely. You comments are wrong and I know that no amount of facts will change that. Please go your way. And please move to Gaza to fight the Israel IDF. There you will see your cause is lost.
careful not to feed the troll
Commie, please please please go to Gaza City. See for yourself what is happening. BUT, you will NOT go. why? You are a coward.
We all know he is a coward. All Marxists are cowards. They are truly a cancer on the world.
Commie, you are clueless.
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Gen. Satterfield sure knows how to bring out the trolls.
Gen. Satterfield, great article. Sadly, it looks like the Marxists are winning the “hearts and minds” of our kids and the poor and the very rich.
RED, yes! You are right but remember that Marxism can never be sustained because it is ultimately a cancer that consumes the host. Gen. Satterfield’s reference to the 100+ million killed by communism in the 20th century proves that we cannot tolerate it again in the 21st century. Or we will have more millions die. That is, of course, one of the definitions of evil. The problem is that Marxism defines us as evil. That is truly a motivator.
Nick, good point. And that is one thing that Gen. Satterfield, in his recent book “55 Rules for a Good Life” does not address. “Oppose communism and all forms of Marxism.” Oh, get his book if you can. I understand that he might be coming out with a new book soon! Great news! 😀
https://www.amazon.com/55-Rules-Good-Life-Responsibility/dp/1737915529/
Great comments today. Hi RED, big fan of yours. Keep writing.
The more the better.
“55 Rules for a Good Life,” on Amazon
“Our Longest Year in Iraq,” on Amazon
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Great job 👏
Hi RED, great comment and thanks. I’m looking forward to your next article.