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Submission: On March 07 via api from US — Scanned from FR
Submission: On March 07 via api from US — Scanned from FR
Form analysis 11 forms found in the DOM
GET https://www.fairobserver.com/search
<form role="search" method="get" class="search-form" action="https://www.fairobserver.com/search">
<input type="text" id="search" class="search-field" placeholder="Enter your search term here..." value="" name="keyword" autocomplete="off">
<button type="submit" id="search_submit" class="search-submit">
<svg fill="none" height="20" stroke="#fff" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
<circle cx="10.5" cy="10.5" r="7.5"></circle>
<line x1="21" x2="15.8" y1="21" y2="15.8"></line>
</svg>
</button>
<div class="search-suggestions">
<ul id="suggestions-list">
</ul>
</div>
</form><form class="donation-form" id="anywhere_donation_form">
<div class="donation_cycle">
<h4>Donation Cycle</h4>
<input id="donation_cycle_one_time" type="radio" name="donation_cycle" value="one-time">
<label for="donation_cycle_one_time"><span>One Time</span></label>
<input id="donation_cycle_monthly" type="radio" checked="" name="donation_cycle" value="month">
<label for="donation_cycle_monthly"><span>Monthly</span></label>
<input id="donation_cycle_yearly" type="radio" name="donation_cycle" value="year">
<label for="donation_cycle_yearly"><span>Yearly</span></label>
</div>
<div class="donation_amount_section">
<h4>Donation Amount</h4>
<input id="amount_50" class="amount" type="radio" name="amount" value="50" checked="">
<label for="amount_50"><span>$50</span></label>
<input id="amount_100" class="amount" type="radio" name="amount" value="100">
<label for="amount_100"><span>$100</span></label>
<input id="amount_500" class="amount" type="radio" name="amount" value="500">
<label for="amount_500"><span>$500</span></label>
<input id="amount_1000" class="amount" type="radio" name="amount" value="1000">
<label for="amount_1000"><span>$1000</span></label>
<input id="other_pay" class="amount" type="radio" name="amount" value="other">
<label for="other">Other</label>
</div>
<div class="other_donation_amount_section" style="display: none;">
<span class="input-icon">$</span>
<input type="text" id="other_amount_pay" onfocus="this.placeholder=''" onblur="this.placeholder='Other Amount'" oninput="this.value = this.value.replace(/\D/g, '').replace(/^0+/, '')" class="other_donation_amount" value=""
placeholder="Other Amount">
</div>
<input type="submit" value="$50 / Month" id="open-donation-popup-btn" name="anywhere-donation-submit">
</form><form class="donation-popup-form" id="anywhere_donation_popup_form">
<div class="selected-donation-amount-section">
<h4 class="selected-donation-amount"></h4>
<span class="selected-cycle"></span>
</div>
<div class="donation_payment_info_section">
<div class="fo-logo-donation"><img src="https://www.fairobserver.com/wp-content/themes/fo2023/assets/images/fo-logo-donation-new.png"></div>
<div class="total-donation-amount">
<h3>$50.00</h3>
<p>Per Month</p>
</div>
<h5>Already have an account? <a href="https://www.fairobserver.com/login">Sign in</a></h5>
<div class="input-text">
<input type="text" class="donation-input" id="full_name" name="full_name" placeholder="Full Name (Required)" require="">
</div>
<div class="input-text">
<input type="email" class="donation-input" id="donation-email" name="email" placeholder="Email Address (Required)" require="">
</div>
<h5>Payment information</h5>
<div class="mbsc-form-group" id="">
<div class="form-group">
<label for="card-element-card-number" data-tid="elements_examples.form.card_number_label">Card number</label>
<div class="form-control input empty StripeElement" id="card-element-card-number">
<div class="__PrivateStripeElement" style="margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; border: none !important; display: block !important; background: transparent !important; position: relative !important; opacity: 1 !important;">
<iframe name="__privateStripeFrame2506" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" role="presentation" allow="payment *"
src="https://js.stripe.com/v3/elements-inner-card-2c1bd2dc2ad3e52a091031554118c8df.html#locale=auto&wait=true&mids[guid]=07ee8678-e950-466b-a4a7-1900016fbc20dadd85&mids[muid]=584751d1-cbd1-415c-aead-c239a284e4950d5a86&mids[sid]=3fa0b38d-0030-4a04-ae52-eb5f80d446abd1f8ac&style[base][color]=%2332325D&style[base][fontSmoothing]=antialiased&style[base][::placeholder][color]=%23CFD7DF&style[base][:-webkit-autofill][color]=%23e39f48&style[invalid][color]=%23E25950&style[invalid][::placeholder][color]=%23FFCCA5&rtl=false&componentName=cardNumber&keyMode=live&apiKey=pk_live_MW2xhBI2h0pcGgWGSyesFaob&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fairobserver.com%2Fdevils-dictionary%2Fcan-hope-spring-eternal-in-joe-bidens-aging-mind%2F&controllerId=__privateStripeController2501"
title="Secure card number input frame"
style="border: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 1px !important; min-width: 100% !important; overflow: hidden !important; display: block !important; user-select: none !important; transform: translate(0px) !important; color-scheme: light only !important; height: 16.8px;"></iframe><input
class="__PrivateStripeElement-input" aria-hidden="true" aria-label=" " autocomplete="false" maxlength="1"
style="border: none !important; display: block !important; position: absolute !important; height: 1px !important; top: -1px !important; left: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; width: 100% !important; opacity: 0 !important; background: transparent !important; pointer-events: none !important; font-size: 16px !important;">
<div
style="display: block !important; position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important; right: 0px !important; width: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; border: 0px !important; background: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; overflow: hidden !important; pointer-events: auto !important; transition: none 0s ease 0s !important;">
<iframe name="cardNumberButton25013" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no"
src="https://js.stripe.com/v3/elements-inner-link-button-for-card-a84bb85dce5630feaae787ef309a0dc1.html#locale=en&style[foregroundColor]=%2332325D&frameId=__privateStripeFrame2506&publishableKey=pk_live_MW2xhBI2h0pcGgWGSyesFaob&stripeJsId=3e1f1645-ca4c-4e87-a8f2-11a13bff962f&mids[guid]=07ee8678-e950-466b-a4a7-1900016fbc20dadd85&mids[muid]=584751d1-cbd1-415c-aead-c239a284e4950d5a86&mids[sid]=3fa0b38d-0030-4a04-ae52-eb5f80d446abd1f8ac&component=cardNumber"
style="margin: 0px !important; user-select: none !important; transform: translate(0px) !important; color-scheme: light only !important; display: block !important; position: absolute !important; top: 0px !important; right: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: var(--stripeElementWidth) !important; padding: 0px !important; border: 0px !important; overflow: hidden !important; opacity: 1 !important;"></iframe>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="form-group-three">
<div class="form-group">
<label for="card-element-card-expiry" data-tid="elements_examples.form.card_expiry_label">Expiration</label>
<div id="card-element-card-expiry" class="form-control input empty StripeElement">
<div class="__PrivateStripeElement" style="margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; border: none !important; display: block !important; background: transparent !important; position: relative !important; opacity: 1 !important;">
<iframe name="__privateStripeFrame2508" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" role="presentation" allow="payment *"
src="https://js.stripe.com/v3/elements-inner-card-2c1bd2dc2ad3e52a091031554118c8df.html#locale=auto&wait=true&mids[guid]=07ee8678-e950-466b-a4a7-1900016fbc20dadd85&mids[muid]=584751d1-cbd1-415c-aead-c239a284e4950d5a86&mids[sid]=3fa0b38d-0030-4a04-ae52-eb5f80d446abd1f8ac&style[base][color]=%2332325D&style[base][fontSmoothing]=antialiased&style[base][::placeholder][color]=%23CFD7DF&style[base][:-webkit-autofill][color]=%23e39f48&style[invalid][color]=%23E25950&style[invalid][::placeholder][color]=%23FFCCA5&rtl=false&componentName=cardExpiry&keyMode=live&apiKey=pk_live_MW2xhBI2h0pcGgWGSyesFaob&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fairobserver.com%2Fdevils-dictionary%2Fcan-hope-spring-eternal-in-joe-bidens-aging-mind%2F&controllerId=__privateStripeController2501"
title="Secure expiration date input frame"
style="border: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 1px !important; min-width: 100% !important; overflow: hidden !important; display: block !important; user-select: none !important; transform: translate(0px) !important; color-scheme: light only !important; height: 16.8px;"></iframe><input
class="__PrivateStripeElement-input" aria-hidden="true" aria-label=" " autocomplete="false" maxlength="1"
style="border: none !important; display: block !important; position: absolute !important; height: 1px !important; top: -1px !important; left: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; width: 100% !important; opacity: 0 !important; background: transparent !important; pointer-events: none !important; font-size: 16px !important;">
<div
style="display: block !important; position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important; right: 0px !important; width: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; border: 0px !important; background: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; overflow: hidden !important; pointer-events: auto !important; transition: none 0s ease 0s !important;">
<iframe name="cardExpiryButton25014" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no"
src="https://js.stripe.com/v3/elements-inner-link-button-for-card-a84bb85dce5630feaae787ef309a0dc1.html#locale=en&style[foregroundColor]=%2332325D&frameId=__privateStripeFrame2506&publishableKey=pk_live_MW2xhBI2h0pcGgWGSyesFaob&stripeJsId=3e1f1645-ca4c-4e87-a8f2-11a13bff962f&mids[guid]=07ee8678-e950-466b-a4a7-1900016fbc20dadd85&mids[muid]=584751d1-cbd1-415c-aead-c239a284e4950d5a86&mids[sid]=3fa0b38d-0030-4a04-ae52-eb5f80d446abd1f8ac&component=cardExpiry"
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</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="card-element-card-cvc" data-tid="elements_examples.form.card_cvc_label">CVC</label>
<div id="card-element-card-cvc" class="form-control input empty StripeElement">
<div class="__PrivateStripeElement" style="margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; border: none !important; display: block !important; background: transparent !important; position: relative !important; opacity: 1 !important;">
<iframe name="__privateStripeFrame25010" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" role="presentation" allow="payment *"
src="https://js.stripe.com/v3/elements-inner-card-2c1bd2dc2ad3e52a091031554118c8df.html#locale=auto&wait=true&mids[guid]=07ee8678-e950-466b-a4a7-1900016fbc20dadd85&mids[muid]=584751d1-cbd1-415c-aead-c239a284e4950d5a86&mids[sid]=3fa0b38d-0030-4a04-ae52-eb5f80d446abd1f8ac&style[base][color]=%2332325D&style[base][fontSmoothing]=antialiased&style[base][::placeholder][color]=%23CFD7DF&style[base][:-webkit-autofill][color]=%23e39f48&style[invalid][color]=%23E25950&style[invalid][::placeholder][color]=%23FFCCA5&rtl=false&componentName=cardCvc&keyMode=live&apiKey=pk_live_MW2xhBI2h0pcGgWGSyesFaob&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fairobserver.com%2Fdevils-dictionary%2Fcan-hope-spring-eternal-in-joe-bidens-aging-mind%2F&controllerId=__privateStripeController2501"
title="Secure CVC input frame"
style="border: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 1px !important; min-width: 100% !important; overflow: hidden !important; display: block !important; user-select: none !important; transform: translate(0px) !important; color-scheme: light only !important; height: 16.8px;"></iframe><input
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style="border: none !important; display: block !important; position: absolute !important; height: 1px !important; top: -1px !important; left: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; width: 100% !important; opacity: 0 !important; background: transparent !important; pointer-events: none !important; font-size: 16px !important;">
<div
style="display: block !important; position: absolute !important; top: 50% !important; right: 0px !important; width: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; border: 0px !important; background: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; overflow: hidden !important; pointer-events: auto !important; transition: none 0s ease 0s !important;">
<iframe name="cardCvcButton25015" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no"
src="https://js.stripe.com/v3/elements-inner-link-button-for-card-a84bb85dce5630feaae787ef309a0dc1.html#locale=en&style[foregroundColor]=%2332325D&frameId=__privateStripeFrame2506&publishableKey=pk_live_MW2xhBI2h0pcGgWGSyesFaob&stripeJsId=3e1f1645-ca4c-4e87-a8f2-11a13bff962f&mids[guid]=07ee8678-e950-466b-a4a7-1900016fbc20dadd85&mids[muid]=584751d1-cbd1-415c-aead-c239a284e4950d5a86&mids[sid]=3fa0b38d-0030-4a04-ae52-eb5f80d446abd1f8ac&component=cardCvc"
style="margin: 0px !important; user-select: none !important; transform: translate(0px) !important; color-scheme: light only !important; display: block !important; position: absolute !important; top: 0px !important; right: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: var(--stripeElementWidth) !important; padding: 0px !important; border: 0px !important; overflow: hidden !important; opacity: 1 !important;"></iframe>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<input type="submit" value="Donate $50" id="donate-now-btn" name="anywhere-donation-popup-form-submit">
<div class="error d-none" role="alert">
<span class="message" id="card-errors"></span>
</div>
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</form>POST https://www.fairobserver.com/moosend-subscription
<form method="post" action="https://www.fairobserver.com/moosend-subscription"> <input type="hidden" name="nlang" value="">
<div class="tnp-field tnp-field-email">
<div class="fo-newsletter-block d-flex justify-space-between flex-wrap">
<input type="email" name="user_email" id="email" required="" placeholder="Enter your email address" onfocus="this.placeholder=''" onblur="this.placeholder='Enter your email address'">
<input type="submit" value="SUBSCRIBE">
</div>
<div class="fo-cpf-checkbox d-flex"> <input type="checkbox" name="ms-Your_email_will_be_shared_with_fairobserver_and_subject_to_it's_Privacy_Policy" id="privacy-policy" value="true"
onchange="document.getElementById('privacy-policy-false').name=(this.checked ? '' : this.name)" required=""><label for="Your email will be shared with fairobserver and subject to its Privacy Policy">I agree to receive emails and other content
from Fair Observer. I understand that I may repeal my consent at any time. You can review our <a href="https://www.fairobserver.com/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://www.fairobserver.com/terms-of-use/">Terms of Use</a>
for further information .</label></div>
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</form>Name: login — POST https://www.fairobserver.com/login/
<form name="login" action="https://www.fairobserver.com/login/" method="post">
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-log-wrap">
<label class="tml-label" for="user_login">Username or Email Address</label>
<input name="log" type="text" value="" id="user_login" autocapitalize="off" class="tml-field">
</div>
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-pwd-wrap">
<label class="tml-label" for="user_pass">Password</label>
<input name="pwd" type="password" value="" id="user_pass" class="tml-field">
<div id="show_hide_div" class="togglepwd" onclick="showPassword()">Show</div>
</div>
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-rememberme-wrap">
<input name="rememberme" type="checkbox" value="forever" id="rememberme" class="tml-checkbox">
<label class="tml-label" for="rememberme">Remember Me</label>
</div>
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-submit-wrap">
<button name="submit" type="submit" class="tml-button">Log In</button>
</div>
<input name="redirect_to" type="hidden" value="https://www.fairobserver.com/wp-admin/">
</form>Name: login — POST https://www.fairobserver.com/login/
<form name="login" action="https://www.fairobserver.com/login/" method="post">
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-log-wrap">
<label class="tml-label" for="user_login">Username or Email Address</label>
<input name="log" type="text" value="" id="user_login" autocapitalize="off" class="tml-field">
</div>
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-pwd-wrap">
<label class="tml-label" for="user_pass">Password</label>
<input name="pwd" type="password" value="" id="user_pass" class="tml-field">
<div id="show_hide_div" class="togglepwd" onclick="showPassword()">Show</div>
</div>
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-rememberme-wrap">
<input name="rememberme" type="checkbox" value="forever" id="rememberme" class="tml-checkbox">
<label class="tml-label" for="rememberme">Remember Me</label>
</div>
<div class="tml-field-wrap tml-submit-wrap">
<button name="submit" type="submit" class="tml-button">Log In</button>
</div>
<input name="redirect_to" type="hidden" value="https://www.fairobserver.com/wp-admin/">
</form>POST /devils-dictionary/can-hope-spring-eternal-in-joe-bidens-aging-mind/#wpcf7-f120653-o1
<form action="/devils-dictionary/can-hope-spring-eternal-in-joe-bidens-aging-mind/#wpcf7-f120653-o1" method="post" class="wpcf7-form init" aria-label="Contact form" novalidate="novalidate" data-status="init">
<div style="display: none;">
<input type="hidden" name="_wpcf7" value="120653">
<input type="hidden" name="_wpcf7_version" value="5.8.6">
<input type="hidden" name="_wpcf7_locale" value="en_US">
<input type="hidden" name="_wpcf7_unit_tag" value="wpcf7-f120653-o1">
<input type="hidden" name="_wpcf7_container_post" value="0">
<input type="hidden" name="_wpcf7_posted_data_hash" value="">
</div>
<div id="fscf_required3">
<h3 style="color:black;">Fill below form to share your concern with us </h3>
<p><span class="fscf-required-indicator" style="color:red;">*</span><span class="fscf-required-text" style="color:black;">Indicates required field</span>
</p>
</div>
<p><label> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="your-name"><input size="40" class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required" aria-required="true" aria-invalid="false" placeholder="Name:*" value="" type="text"
name="your-name"></span> </label>
</p>
<p><label> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="your-email"><input size="40" class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email" aria-required="true" aria-invalid="false"
placeholder="Email:*" value="" type="email" name="your-email"></span></label>
</p>
<p><label> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="your-subject"><input size="40" class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required" aria-required="true" aria-invalid="false" placeholder="Subject:*" value="" type="text"
name="your-subject"></span> </label>
</p>
<p><label> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="your-message"><textarea cols="40" rows="10" class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required" aria-required="true" aria-invalid="false" placeholder="Message:*"
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<p></p>
<div id="cf7sr-65e9783111699" class="cf7sr-g-recaptcha" data-sitekey="6Ld0xW8gAAAAAIdtS9lzpNHhyhi93o75R7nePPnw">
<div style="width: 304px; height: 78px;">
<div><iframe title="reCAPTCHA" width="304" height="78" role="presentation" name="a-k9qqerqdb3ej" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"
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src="https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api2/anchor?ar=1&k=6Ld0xW8gAAAAAIdtS9lzpNHhyhi93o75R7nePPnw&co=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFpcm9ic2VydmVyLmNvbTo0NDM.&hl=fr&v=QquE1_MNjnFHgZF4HPsEcf_2&size=normal&cb=czsc4eyf9i9h"></iframe>
</div><textarea id="g-recaptcha-response" name="g-recaptcha-response" class="g-recaptcha-response"
style="width: 250px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid rgb(193, 193, 193); margin: 10px 25px; padding: 0px; resize: none; display: none;"></textarea>
</div><iframe style="display: none;"></iframe>
</div><span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap cf7sr-recaptcha" data-name="cf7sr-recaptcha"><input type="hidden" name="cf7sr-recaptcha" value="" class="wpcf7-form-control"></span>
<p></p>
</div>
<p><input class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner" type="submit" value="Submit"><span class="wpcf7-spinner"></span>
</p>
<div class="wpcf7-response-output" aria-hidden="true"></div>
</form>GET https://www.fairobserver.com/donate
<form method="get" class="form-wrap" action="https://www.fairobserver.com/donate">
<input type="hidden" value="monthly" name="selected-contribution-type" id="cycle">
<input type="hidden" value="10" name="selected-amount" id="amount">
<div class="d-flex">
<span class="cycle-btn" data-value="one-time">One Time</span>
<span class="cycle-btn active" data-value="monthly"> Monthly</span>
<span class="cycle-btn" data-value="yearly">Yearly</span>
</div>
<div class="d-flex">
<span class="amount-btn active" data-value="10">$10</span>
<span class="amount-btn" data-value="20">$20</span>
<span class="amount-btn" data-value="50">$50</span>
</div>
<input type="text" class="custom_amount" placeholder="Other">
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CAN HOPE SPRING ETERNAL IN JOE BIDEN’S AGING MIND?
Last week, US President Joe Biden looked into the immediate future with guarded
optimism. He wanted the world to understand that his administration was busy
seeking a swift solution to what the International Criminal Court a month ago
termed a “plausible genocide.”
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Between licks of a gourmet ice cream cone in the presence of comedian Seth
Meyers, US President Joe Biden appeared committed to a ceasefire in Gaza, after
months of opposing the idea. Responding to reporters, Biden sought to sound in
control and reassuring: “I hope by the end of the weekend. My national security
adviser tells me that we’re close. We’re close. We’re not done yet. My hope is
by next Monday, we’ll have a cease-fire.”
Today’s Weekly Devil’s Dictionary definition:
HOPE:
In the context of a situation of desperation, a sentiment expressed by the
powerless that points in the direction of potential relief. When expressed by
the powerful, it indicates the refusal to take responsibility for events they
might have the capacity to control if they were inclined to wield the power that
is in their hands.
CONTEXTUAL NOTE
Reporting on this event, The New York Times offered its analysis of Biden’s
thinking, asserting that “a halt in hostilities could open the door to a broader
realignment of the region that he has been working toward, with Arab states like
Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel. But while he has been pushing Israel to accept
a so-called two-state solution in which the Palestinians would get a nation of
their own, he pulled back a bit by describing that as more of a long-term goal.”
Most observers now believe that, though long-term goals are essential to finding
a resolution, the sheer desperation of the situation requires a hard focus on
the short term. When the parties concerned failed to respect Biden’s theoretical
timeline as the weekend drew to a close with no hint of a ceasefire and indeed
an intensification of the IDF’s attacks on Rafah, Biden’s Vice President Kamala
Harris turned up the pressure as she expressed her impatience: ““Given the
immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate ceasefire for at
least the next six weeks, which is what is currently on the table.”
If the president can only hope for even a temporary halt to the massacre and an
impending famine, is it reasonable to think the superior moral power of Kamala
Harris will have an effect? Critics of the administration’s continue to express
their astonishment at the apparent powerlessness of the world’s most powerful
nation.
Some commentators noticed the potential for grim irony concerning a US operation
that CBS News described with this headline: “U.S. military aircraft airdrop
thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation.”
“Thousands of meals” sounds impressive, but for hundreds of thousands facing
starvation in an operation that only lasted hours? Does the limited scale of the
airdrop define the status of US powerlessness? Can “three military planes” feed
an entire population?
In its reporting on the event, the BBC mentions that it “was the first of many
announced by President Joe Biden.” “The Beeb” failed, however, to ask a much
more pertinent question: Wouldn’t it have been easier and less expensive to put
pressure on the Israelis who have blockaded the Gaza strip, preventing thousands
of trucks from entering and delivering the much-needed supplies?
Some have even noted that those three planes fulfilling their humanitarian duty
can’t be working full time on dropping meals. They are needed for the regular
delivery of bombs the Israelis require in the days ahead, targeting Gazans who
will by then have digested their airdropped meals.
Many commentators have grappled with the quandary of the persistent
powerlessness of Joe Biden, commander-in-chief of the world’s most powerful army
and designated “leader of the free world.” Some point to the power of the
Israeli lobby that has managed to control domestic politics in the US by
wielding its unlimited capacity to fund the political campaigns of those who
follow its dictates and to punish those who have dared to disobey by funding the
campaigns of their opponents. Others explain that Biden has always identified
with Israel to the point of being voluntarily blind to its crimes.
There are others again who put forward a more complex thesis: that it isn’t the
executive branch who decides. Nor is it Congress, even though the constitution
empowers it alone to define foreign policy. Instead, it’s the “deep state,”
built upon the military-industrial-financial complex, a protean network of
interests that despite lacking a brain has a mind of its own.
According to this logic, US foreign policy will systematically tend to support
wars in which the citizens of other nations fight and die, while consuming US
military technology. As James Carville once explained, “It’s the economy,
stupid” — but in this case, a permanent war economy. The simple truth, as
economist Michael Hudson explained in his 1972 book, Super Imperialism, all
post-World War II governments discovered that the key to global success
consisted in fostering a defense-oriented economic culture.
HISTORICAL NOTE
In history courses we learn that European nations in the 17th and 18th centuries
aligned on a system for managing national economies called mercantilism. Most
modern economists have dismissed mercantilism as a flawed theory and claim it
disappeared by the end of the 18th century, superseded by free market theory.
But a close look at the trends in the global economy over the past eight decades
suggests that the US government’s approach to the economy has come to resemble
its discredited ancestor.
Intrigued by the possible parallels, I decided to consult ChatGPT and asked it
this question: Are we justified in calling an economy in which defense
manufacturing plays a dominant role an example of 21st-century mercantilism?”
Somewhat to my surprise, the AI chatbot unhesitatingly agreed and offered a
detailed account of why this might be true.
Certainly! An economy in which defense manufacturing holds a dominant position
can indeed be seen as an example of 21st-century mercantilism Let’s break it
down:
1. Mercantilism
* Historically, mercantilism was an economic theory prevalent in Europe during
the 16th to 18th centuries.
* Key tenets of mercantilism included:
* Export-Oriented Policies: Nations aimed to maximize exports while
minimizing imports.
* Accumulation of Wealth: The focus was on accumulating precious metals (gold
and silver) through trade surpluses.
* State Intervention: Governments actively regulated trade, imposed tariffs,
and promoted domestic industries.
* Mercantilism aimed at enhancing a nation’s power and wealth through economic
policies.
2. Defense Manufacturing in the 21st Century:
* In the modern context, defense manufacturing remains a critical sector for
many countries. Here’s how it aligns with mercantilist principles:
* Export-Driven: Defense manufacturers often rely on exports of military
equipment, technology, and services. These exports ontribute to national
revenue and influence global power dynamics.
* Strategic Importance: A strong defense industry enhances a nation’s
security and geopolitical standing.
* Government Support: Governments actively support defense manufacturers
through contracts, subsidies, and research funding.
* Trade Balance Considerations: Like mercantilists, countries may prioritize
defense exports to maintain a favorable trade balance.
* National Security and Independence: A robust defense manufacturing sector
ensures self-sufficiency in critical technologies and reduces dependence on
foreign suppliers.
3. Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
* While defense manufacturing can boost an economy, it also raises ethical
questions:
* Arms Sales: Exporting weapons can contribute to conflicts and human
suffering.
* Resource Allocation: Heavy investment in defense may divert resources from
other sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
* Global Stability: Striking a balance between national security and global
stability is crucial.
In summary, the prominence of defense manufacturing in an economy reflects a
blend of strategic interests, economic goals, and historical echoes of
mercantilism. However, policymakers must carefully navigate these complexities
to ensure a balanced approach that benefits both national security and overall
well-being.”
The new mercantilism grew from the discovery by economic experts that weapons
manufacturing was the most stable sector of the capitalist economy. It was also
the easiest for a national government to manage, while still claiming to believe
in free markets. Furthermore, in the dawning age of high tech, it proved to be
the principal source of new generations of consumer goods, a fundamental
necessity to keep the “consumer society” happy.
So, to hijack John Kennedy’s wisdom: “Don’t ask what wars can do for you, but
what wars can do for your country.”
*[In the age of Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain, another American wit, the journalist
Ambrose Bierce produced a series of satirical definitions of commonly used
terms, throwing light on their hidden meanings in real discourse. Bierce
eventually collected and published them as a book, The Devil’s Dictionary, in
1911. We have shamelessly appropriated his title in the interest of continuing
his wholesome pedagogical effort to enlighten generations of readers of the
news. Read more of Fair Observer Devil’s Dictionary.]
The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily
reflect Fair Observer’s editorial policy.
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