Meanwhile, Back In Iraq

"This agreement and its implications for global security and economy were widely discussed back then. But as 2021 neared its end it became clear that Iran’s neighbor and ex-nemesis Iraq was the real star of the Chinese Belt and Road strategy in the Middle East. According to a report from Fudan University’s Center for Green Finance and Development in Shanghai, last year Iraq received $10.5 billion in investment under the Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. Iraq has become the third-biggest Belt and Road partner in energy engagement, after Russia and Pakistan. Overall Chinese investment in Arab and Middle Eastern countries rose by about 360% in 2021, while construction engagement increased by 116%, compared to 2020, the study said." So, the US foolishly squanders blood and treasure in a country for nearly two decades so the Chinese can waltz into the arena and cut deals for future oil supplies. Iraq will be the real beneficiary in this part of the Chinese Belt and Road initiative. I don't find fault with Iraq doing what is in its best interest. They have a shit load of oil, the Chinese have a shit load of money and the Americans have proven to be an unreliable partner with an "empire" in decline. Face it, the leadership that this country elects is a fucking joke and has been for quite a while. Why? Because a lot of “great fucking Americans” insist upon exercising their God given right to vote. These are people who are complete fucking morons but God damned it if they don’t insist upon "having their voices heard". Just because you can do something doesn't necessarily mean that you should. We left Afghanistan with our tail between our legs (again, after squandering lives and money for two decades). Now the Afghans will go back to doing what they did before our invasion, including growing poppies for the raw ingredient in heroin that will be exported back to the US to feed the very large and growing number of junkies in this country. But wait, there’s more! Now, we are going to send in our increasingly WOKE military to fight the Russians who have been defending a country and region against invaders for a thousand years. Good luck. Personally, I think that any right thinking young man or woman is a fool to sign up for Uncle Sam’s misguided adventures abroad. The leadership in this country is a fucking joke and you’d have to be a complete moron to volunteer to do the bidding of these corrupt, imbecilic empty suits.