Category Archives: Political Analysis

My Two Recent Anti-War Books

Posted on July 18, 2024 by johnrachel

Writing about and promoting peace to an American audience might be a thankless enterprise. But to be thankless, it would first have to be noticed. Dylan said it best: There’s no success like failure. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Peace Parade

Posted on May 13, 2024 by johnrachel

As a public school teacher, my wife Masumi belongs to a union and that union supports a truly left-wing agenda. This year’s “peace parade” emphasized their support for Article 9 and ending Japan’s destructive allegiance to America. Continue reading →

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Photoshop is great for promoting a book!

Posted on June 23, 2023 by johnrachel

All advertising is deceptive. That’s why it works! Shhh … don’t tell anyone. Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Perpetual War

Posted on May 22, 2023 by johnrachel

One of the most anticipated books of 2023! A powerful and empowering collection of commentaries and insights by some of today’s most respected political thinkers. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

Posted on April 30, 2023 by johnrachel

My visits to the Nagasaki and Hiroshima peace museums produced a few shocking discoveries: indisputable evidence that the dropping of the atomic bombs were war crimes. Continue reading →

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People Power – Part 4: The Peace Dividend Strategy

Posted on March 25, 2023 by johnrachel

The Peace Dividend strategy is a practical plan for achieving a very specific goal. That goal is regime change in Washington DC, i.e. replacing the pro-war, pro-Wall Street, anti-democratic, power-drunk megalomaniacs now in control, with individuals who reflect the real values and priorities of real people living real lives. Continue reading →

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People Power – Part 3: The Fraud of Endless War

Posted on March 22, 2023 by John Rachel

There are three fundamental reasons why the U.S. is a belligerent, bullying aggressor. Thus there are three reasons we are perpetually at war. Continue reading →

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Matthew Hoh Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 12, 2023 by johnrachel

Most recently and most admirably, Matthew Hoh ran this past election cycle for Senate, representing North Carolina. His bid was unsuccessful for the usual reasons, chiefly among them big money in politics. But I suspect there was another decisive factor. … Continue reading →

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Margaret Kimberley Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 10, 2023 by johnrachel

“Hegemons don’t have friends”, notes Margaret Kimberley. “They only have enemies and vassals.” That’s why the U.S. in its attempt to rule the world is becoming so disrespected and despised — and of course distrusted and feared. Margaret Kimberley doesn’t hold back one iota in this thought-provoking interview. Continue reading →

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William J. Astore Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 8, 2023 by johnrachel

As a former Lt. Colonel in the Air Force, William J. Astore knows the military. He’s seen how the closed loop of the DOD and the commercial defense industries has exponentially grown and now disproportionately determines the priorities and direction of America’s dealings with the rest of the world. Continue reading →

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