Why Whiskey Is Like American Foreign Policy

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Chin chin, you Jan Kees, Johnnys, good ol’ boys and Aunt Jemimas. Being an American, with your loud and proud swagger, ability to tote a few guns and endless bounds of patriotism, can be pretty sweet. Just as sweet as the sharp and fragrant notes of a decadent whiskey.

The similarities don’t stop at character alone. Your foreign policy can be just as brassy, loud and gun-totingly nationalistic as a barrel full of fine rye.

So raise your glasses in the air and celebrate the reasons why your whiskey-driven alcoholism is exactly like your attitude to international affairs.

1) You’re at every party…even when others wish you weren’t.

 Like the spike in a prom night’s punch bowl, American defense forces, their allied conglomerates and a procession of aid organizations are more often then not present in international conflict.

Your reckoning for being the dill in every broth is due to the positioning of the United States in the post-WWII era. As the undisputed hegemon, America became the watch dog of the world with a responsibility to protect the delicate fabric of world peace.

However, much like the time uncle Rudie passed out drunk at your Grandma’s wake, this can place you in situations where you not only aggravate the conflict but further create insecurities.

Just ask Iraq.

On the flip side, when you’re not present, inaction can have dire and fatal consequences (Rwanda anyone?).

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For those that don’t believe a lack of whiskey could have dire and fatal consequences, I implore you to visit a bar after its been drunk dry….

2) Y’all came late to the party and now you can dominate the market.

This is certainly not a dig at the personal sacrifice made by those who engaged in the scourge of WW1, rather praise to the tactical maneuvering of American economists and political advisors.

By staving off engagement, America was able to secure a boom through ramping up their economic war effort, the manufacturing/purchasing of U.S goods, along with reaping the rewards of obtaining a flush of gold through state-on-state credit.

And the good folks at Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam managed to do the same.

While the Scots brewed and perfected their batches of whisky (yes, Yankees even spell it differently) for centuries, you guys managed to perfect the craft in 300 years and race up the beverage ladder.

Up until the acquisition of Beam Inc. by Suntory, the mega-mixer managed to dominate 10 per cent of the market.

You clever clogs, you.

3) You bend the rules to suit your own interest

It wouldn’t be international relations if at least one mention of interest wasn’t included. Yes, you Yanks are known to predominantly maneuver through state-on-state relations by asking yourselves “what do I get out of this?”

Most of the time, the formula you created for international peace and security will be bent to suit the domestic interests of the U.S of A, along with your post-intervention activity which is based on the “structural adjustment” of a state. That is, create a little America in a region which may or may not be able to maintain such free and democratic standards.

Where does whiskey come in to play? The darned use of corn, that’s how.

By giving whiskey a twist, mulching cobs instead of grains, you were able to capitalise on the harvesting of corn, while bending the rules and economically benefiting from a deviation of the tried and true recipe.

4) Too much of it can cause a serious headache.

This one is a little self-explanatory. Too much whiskey will have you screaming for the aspirin. Too much intervention will have your head exploding as you shake your fist at the moon and pledge allegiance to the Axis.

The moral of the story? All, whiskey and war, should be conducted in moderation.

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10 Reasons Ted Cruz Will Be A Great President

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Ted Cruz has been performing well in the primaries. His support has been growing with time. If this trend persists, then he might become the next U.S president. However, he will have to beat Trump in the Republican race. If he is successful in this, he will then have to fight it out for the Democrat candidate. To some extent, Cruz poses some qualities that tend to single him out as a potential effective leader of the free world. Here are some of the factors that prove that Ted Cruz will be a great president.

1. Cruz is well knowledgeable in economics. Most political candidates tend to be equipped with the bare awareness of economics that is often dished out in public universities. Therefore, when placed in real life situations, they perform rather dismally. However, this is not the case for presidential hopeful Ted Cruz. While working at the Federal Trade Commission, Cruz championed some initiatives that were geared at instilling a sense of equality in the marketplace. Through his action, the U.S. Supreme Court established greater freedoms for e-tailers to have a say in government action. It is then apparent that Ted Cruz does pose infinite knowledge in economics.
2. Ted Cruz understands the dynamics of foreign policy. First, Cruz appreciates the need to defend the American interests in the world. However, he sees the need to ensure that America does not export its politics. Therefore, under his leadership, it can be expected that American politics will not be solely used to determine foreign policy.
3. Ted Cruz has a wealth of knowledge of the American political system. Ted Cruz has argued nine cases before the Supreme Court. He was able to win five. Such feats work to demonstrate his level of proficiency in the American political system. Given his understanding of the American Constitution, Ted Cruz will most likely ensure that his regime works in awareness of the separation of powers.
4. Ted Cruz is, by all means, an outsider. He has not been involved in dirty politics. He has also not been present during the perpetration of massive corruption and bureaucracy in the American government. Therefore, he will be injection new blood in the government, which is what Americans desperately need. A new wave of leadership is needed to turn back on the right track.
5. Cruz is a definite favorite of the Hispanic community. The American president needs to be a unifying factor in the country. Therefore, he needs to source support from various small To this end, Cruz has significant support from the Hispanic community. Ted has Cuban ancestry. To some extent, such a factor may have contributed to his success in the Texas Senate contest.
6. No other potential candidate for the Republican seat is serious. In the fight for the Republican seat, Cruz faces competition from both Trump and Ben Carson. Both of these candidates lack the seriousness and expertise needed to become an effectiveS presidential candidate. Ben Carson lacks sufficient political knowledge to guide the American government. While he is a skilled surgeon, he best leaves the political sphere to those more accustomed to its pressures. On the other hand, Trump has adopted a negative approach to leadership. He has been bred to know that he is always right in all things. Therefore, woe unto those who choose to provide ideas contrary to his express wishes. Such a mindset is dangerous when placed at the helm of power, which is the American presidency.
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Ten Reasons Why Hillary Clinton Will Make A Good President

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Leaders are made and not born, and this is why some people are good at being leaders and others are not. Presidency is about leadership, and of a considerable number of people and finding, a leader for these people has to depend on many attributes both personal and experiential. Hilary Clinton is highly likely to make a good president for the American people because of many attributes as indicated below.

Supreme experience in leadership

            Hillary Clinton has been in the political circles a long time enough to gain the pertinent experience required of a president of a country such as the US. For instance, in 2001-2009 her tenancy in the US senate cannot be ignored. Moreover, she has served as secretary of state for four years, which is in addition to the years she was the first lady. This experience will make her an old hand in matters regarding foreign relations, which are extremely important in this era given the increased connectivity of the world.

Hillary has capacity for strong leadership

Only the strong hearted finally make it to the destination and prove to others that everything is possible. As the president, she will utilize her toughness to solve the problems confronting the nation because she is never afraid to compromise with republicans. In utilizing this potential, Hilary will bring the peoples nation together for the common good.

She is qualified

Hillary went to some of the prestigious schools the U.S. could offer such as Wellesley college and Yale law School. This high education is a significant ingredient for a successful leader because education gives us knowledge. Moreover, she has been capable to apply this knowledge before and succeeded in similar situations such as the secretary of state, US senator from New York and as the first lady for eight years. Therefore, she is knowledgeable and skillful, and has the capacity to take the US to new noble levels.

She knows how to handle criticism

It is often say that women are emotional beings and let it show more than men let show. The fact that she is a woman makes us bring this point to discussion. However, Hillary is poised to make a good president because she has the capacity to handle the power and the pressure. Her reliance and determination, which are two attributes that every president should have, will enable her deal with criticism an scrutiny gracefully and with much ease as she has exhibited in her previous positions, and this is the kind of a leader every American would want to have.

Hillary believes in American exceptionalism

America is a democratic nation, and Hillary believes in this democratic principles. For example, she is pro-equal rights for LBGT Americans. She believes in equality rights and this ensemble the true American who can lead her fellow Americans to prosperity. She knows what the Americans want and will give it to them because she also believes in what the Americans believe in as a society.

President Obama at NATO summit in Strasbourg, France on April 4, 2009.
(White House photo by Pete Souza)

She has a good agenda for education

Education breeds creativity, and to ensure the US remains competitive in the contemporary world, education should be a priority. Hillary is set to ensure education is affordable for all students, and this means that many students will have improved access to education. She plans to ensure that no student borrows to pay up for tuition at a public college by making schools control their costs and be accountable for their students. With states investing more in higher education and federal government increasing its funding towards education, the current shortage of innovative minds will be a thin of the past. This will be beneficial to Americans as there will be increased creation job employment opportunities.

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5 Things We Should All Know About the Iran Nuclear Deal

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President Barack Obama had said “no deal means a greater chance of more war in the Middle East”. So after over 3 decades of conflict Iran has struck a deal with United States and 5 other world powers. The future of Iran’s Nuclear Programs is now dictated by this nuclear deal. The 100-page agreement is going to play a pivotal role in shaping Iran’s Nuclear Programs. While the deal has a lot of information, we have 5 point about the deal that can help you understand it.

1. Iran’s Nuclear Programs will be curbed

Right from the beginning, at its core, the deal was aimed at stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. This deal has limited the way in which Iran planned its nuclear programs.

According to the deal, the Fordo facility will be converted into a research center.

The Fordo facility has been under speculation for a long time as experts stipulate that Iran may be enriching uranium in the centrifuges at Fordo. The Fordo facility is located underground. Its strategic location makes the facility almost invulnerable to military strikes.

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Iran will give up most of its centrifuges bringing it down from 20,000 to 6,104 in the next 10 years. Iran will also give up the most advanced centrifuges and use only the old models.

The deal also includes Iran’s agreement to rebuild the Arak heavy-water reactor. The designs for rebuilding the site will go through international approval so that the production of weapons-grade plutonium will be impossible under the new design.

All of these changes will be incorporated in different phases. This means that it will take Iran almost a decade to bring these changes into effect. These means that U.S. still has to make provisions for Iran’s nuclear advances till the time the constraints of the deal are not fully imposed.

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2. Iran gets to Continue Enrichment

When Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was elected in 2013, he indicated his intentions to strike a deal with the rest of the world powers to contain economic sanctions which were crippling the country and fuelling unemployment. However, Tehran described its nuclear program to be peaceful and Iran showed no signs of giving up the nuclear program entirely.

With a deal struck, Iran’s biggest win is that it can continue to enrich uranium for peaceful reasons. The amount of uranium enrichment is limited to 3.67% which is considered fairly low for weapon’s production.

As a part of the deal, Iran will also reduce its stock of uranium by 98%. The country currently has 10,000 kg of enriched uranium. Iran will get to keep 300kg uranium enriched at no more than 3.67%. This means that Iran may possibly start shipping the excessive uranium amounts to Russia.

This part of the agreement does not complement the U.S. strategy. Years of opposition to the Iranian nuclear program has ended in co-operation where Iran gets to keep the program albeit with certain restrictions.

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Why Whiskey Is Like American Foreign Policy

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Chin chin, you Jan Kees, Johnnys, good ol’ boys and Aunt Jemimas. Being an American, with your loud and proud swagger, ability to tote a few guns and endless bounds of patriotism, can be pretty sweet. Just as sweet as the sharp and fragrant notes of a decadent whiskey.

The similarities don’t stop at character alone. Your foreign policy can be just as brassy, loud and gun-totingly nationalistic as a barrel full of fine rye.

So raise your glasses in the air and celebrate the reasons why your whiskey-driven alcoholism is exactly like your attitude to international affairs.

1) You’re at every party…even when others wish you weren’t.

 Like the spike in a prom night’s punch bowl, American defense forces, their allied conglomerates and a procession of aid organizations are more often then not present in international conflict.

Your reckoning for being the dill in every broth is due to the positioning of the United States in the post-WWII era. As the undisputed hegemon, America became the watch dog of the world with a responsibility to protect the delicate fabric of world peace.

However, much like the time uncle Rudie passed out drunk at your Grandma’s wake, this can place you in situations where you not only aggravate the conflict but further create insecurities.

Just ask Iraq.

On the flip side, when you’re not present, inaction can have dire and fatal consequences (Rwanda anyone?).

For those that don’t believe a lack of whiskey could have dire and fatal consequences, I implore you to visit a bar after its been drunk dry….

2) Y’all came late to the party and now you can dominate the market.

This is certainly not a dig at the personal sacrifice made by those who engaged in the scourge of WW1, rather praise to the tactical maneuvering of American economists and political advisors.

By staving off engagement, America was able to secure a boom through ramping up their economic war effort, the manufacturing/purchasing of U.S goods, along with reaping the rewards of obtaining a flush of gold through state-on-state credit.

And the good folks at Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam managed to do the same.

While the Scots brewed and perfected their batches of whisky (yes, Yankees even spell it differently) for centuries, you guys managed to perfect the craft in 300 years and race up the beverage ladder.

Up until the acquisition of Beam Inc. by Suntory, the mega-mixer managed to dominate 10 per cent of the market.

You clever clogs, you.

Read more at: http://thethrillsociety.com/why-whiskey-is-like-american-foreign-policy/