Glenn Greenwald critiques Western electoral systems and foreign aggression

Glenn Greenwald has issued a condemnation of Western military aggression throughout the 21st century, linking these actions to the nature of electoralist systems. During a recent appearance on Piers Morgan’s program, Greenwald argued that consistent aggression by the United States and other Western nations stems from an aggressive consensus among elites.

Greenwald posits that the public is unable to vote against these military efforts because all credible political choices on the ballot support them. He noted that while much of the population is focused on domestic concerns, wealthy elites are insulated from material worries and instead pursue objectives of foreign meddling. This disconnect has led to the rise of formerly fringe political parties as mainstream options fail to address public desire to redirect resources away from war efforts.