The U.S. foreign policy establishment embodies a missionary zeal to spread current 'American values' globally, often resorting to violence and military intervention.
This observation reminds us that altering those in government won’t affect the underlying worldview of the foreign policy establishment, which remains unchanged.
William Appleman Williams cautioned against confusing the establishment with the government, warning that this misconception fosters an illusion of effective change.
As we head into the election, it is likely that regardless of the outcomes, the operatives of the foreign policy establishment will remain unaffected.
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