Erik Guerra

Social Movements

MW 3:30-4:45 P.M.

April 20, 2014

Former Drone Operators Reveal Air Force Play Key Role in Secret CIA Assassination

http://www.democracynow.org/2014/4/17/former_drone_operators_reveal_air_force

This democracy now show begins by introducing a documentary called drone. It explains how drone operators are the ultimate peeping toms. While they are spying on people, the people have no idea whats going on. Drone operators are given orders to take those peoples lives. It is also explained that the military has invested into video games as a tool for recruitment. It has been said that there was always a connection between war and entertainment. Chris Woods a reporter who is in the documentary explains how the Air Force has a long history working with the Central Intelligence. It is said that this goes back to the 1950s and the 1960s. He also explains that men and women have been carrying out targeted killings for the CIA for decades. While carrying out these killings for the CIA over four hundred civilians have been killed. I found this show very interesting. I would very much like to see this the documentary "Drone".

We Are Not Beginning a New Cold war, We are well into it

http://www.democracynow.org/2014/4/17/we_are_not_beginning_a_new

Professor Cohen from the New York University explains that we are not beginning a new cold war but that we are well into it. He goes on to explain that now hot war with Russia is possible. Although it may be unlikely he explains that it is conceivable. Something must be done about it. Also NATO announced a major escalation of NATO forces. Also there has yet to be a middle ground with the stories from the east and west. Both sides stories conflict with the others. Cohen had predicted this split among the Ukraine itself which came true. This issue mostly began in September 2013. It started when an unwise ultimatum was issued by Europe. As of now Vladimir Putin has all the best options and we do not. We fear he will start a civil war. These issues are going on today and I have realized that I am not well informed. I'd like to learn more because my future could be affect be this issue.