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We're assessing how the recent U.S. presidential debate addressed - and avoided - CLE issues. Read about this and more in this week's Peace & Life Connections. https://lnkd.in/em2ch7UJ

"Then, following his promise of a “bloodbath” if he does not win the election, we examine the growing possibility that #Trump will call for a civil war, just as he called for the January 6 insurrection, and speak with Barbara Walter, a professor of political science and Rohr Chair in Pacific International Relations at the University of California San Diego. Her current research focuses on the behavior of rebel groups in civil wars, including inter-rebel group fighting, alliances and the strategic use of propaganda and extremism. She is the author of How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them and she was the recipient of the 2022 Peacemaker Award." https://lnkd.in/e7kjJcuK

Trump and RFK is what happens when you reject Hegel and Clausewitz for the existential freefal of Post Modern Historic Deconstruction and the Pro-Life heresies of Christian Nationalism,

HOW TO CHOSE WHEN ALL OPTIONS SUCK? Throughout its history, the United States has established robust mechanisms to address the potential incapacitation of a sitting president. Nevertheless, in the event that these institutional safeguards are undermined by an autocratic leadership, the nation's longstanding commitment to democratic principles and the preservation of a 248-year legacy of freedom will be placed in grave jeopardy.

The lengths to which governments will go to ensure their agendas are achieved, even at the expense of human tragedy, is a disturbing reality. The current conflicts around the world suggest hidden agendas beyond national interests, driven by elites in positions of power. Despite warnings to learn from history, these concerns are often ignored. The USS Liberty incident stands as a stark reminder of how those in power manipulate foreign policy to serve their own interests, disregarding justice and morality. It remains a tragic example of the disregard for human life in pursuit of political agendas.

💡 Factual Friday: Exploring the US Constitution 📜 The US Constitution holds crucial principles that shape our nation's governance and rights. By "brushing up" on our familiarity with this document, we can outline a few of the American citizens concerns: 🔍 Article I, Section 9 emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability, prohibiting government officials from accepting gifts or titles without congressional consent. #Accountability #Transparency #GovernmentEthics 💰💵 🔍 Article IV, Section 4 underscores the duty of the United States to safeguard each state against invasion, ensuring the preservation of our nation's sovereignty. #NationalSecurity #StateProtection #Defense 👮♂️👮♀ 🔍 Article VI establishes the supremacy of the Constitution, laws, and treaties of the United States, binding all officials by oath to uphold its principles. #RuleOfLaw #ConstitutionalOath #LegalFramework 👨⚖️👩⚖️ Together, for our children and our children's, children, we must push for and uphold the principles enshrined in our Constitution, ensuring the continued strength and resilience of our nation. #USConstitution #LegalFoundation #AmericanValues #veterans #freedomisntfree *** Image taken from Google ***

Every Marine, including those attending Marine Corps University, takes an oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution. This fundamental responsibility permeates the education and training at MCU, which includes an emphasis on the legal and ethical dimensions of military operations. #marinecorpsuniversity #marinecorps #usconstitution #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #supportanddefend #ethics #usmc #semperfi

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Learning from History: Unraveling the Threads of Justice: The Supreme Court's Ruling on Cherokee Nation's Treaty Enforcement (March 18, 1831) Teaching history is not merely an exercise in memorizing dates and events; it's an essential endeavor that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, and an understanding of the forces that have shaped our world. https://lnkd.in/e9i3U6AR