The West has set itself on a path of collective suicide — both moral and economic.Western leaders are experiencing two stunning events: defeat in Ukraine, genocide in Palestine. The first is humiliating, the other shameful. Yet, they feel no humiliation or shame. Their actions show vividly that those sentiments are alien to them - unable to penetrate the entrenched barriers of dogma, arrogance and deep-seated insecurities. The last are personal as well as political. Therein lies a puzzle.
For, as a consequence, the West has set itself on a path of collective suicide. Moral suicide in Gaza; diplomatic suicide - the foundations laid in Europe, the Middle East and across Eurasia; economic suicide - the dollar-based global financial system jeopardized, Europe deindustrializing. It is not a pretty picture. Astoundingly, this self-destruction is occurring in the absence of any major trauma - external or internal. Therein lies another, related puzzle.Some clues for these abnormalities are provided by their most recent responses as deteriorating conditions tighten the vise - on emotions, on prevailing policies, on domestic political worries, on ginger egos. Those responses fall under the category of panic behavior.
Deep down, they are scared, fearful and agitated. Biden et al in Washington, Macron, Schulz, Sunak, Stoltenberg, von der Leyen. They lack the courage of their stated convictions or the courage to face reality squarely. The blunt truth is that they have contrived to get themselves, and their countries, in a quandary from which there is no escape conforming to their current self-defined interests and emotional engagement. Hence, we observe an array of reactions that are feckless, grotesque and dangerous.
Comment: If we consider that the upper echelons of the so-called "elite" consist of individuals resembling humans but exhibiting psychopathic traits, wielding influence and control over key positions in the West, it sheds light on the current state of affairs and their motivations.
Psychopaths lack a conscience and compassion, being driven solely by wishful thinking, power, control, and greed. Unfortunately, neither Europe nor the USA boasts genuine state leaders or politicians willing to dissent and engage in critical thinking.
Currently, Russia stands as the sole country within modern civilization that upholds respect for humanity and actively opposes the encroachment of pure psychopathic malevolence seeking to dominate our planet.