Who Really Controls US Foreign Policy?

- US foreign and domestic policy is developed with think tanks funded by the most powerful corporate-financier interests across the West;

- Policy papers published by these think tanks are turned into bills by lawyers, brought to Washington by lobbyists, and signed off by Congress and the White House regardless of political affiliation or supposed political agenda;

- Multipolarism has challenged US political, military, and economic power by creating alternatives to the corporate-financier monopolies in the West driving US policies at home and abroad;

- Americans can create a better balance of power by redirecting their monthly income, time, energy, and attention away from these corporate-financier interest and toward local and foreign alternatives;

References:

Voice of America - What's Behind the 'Think Tanks' That Influence US Policy? (April 2018):
CBS News - Who Actually Writes The Bills In Congress? (December 2017):
USA Today - You elected them to write new laws. They’re letting corporations do it instead (2019):
US News - Not So Dirty Little Secret, There are better criticisms to lay against GOPers who voted for Trumpcare than 'you didn't read it.' (May 2017):
The White House - The Legislative Branch:
AEI - Board of Trustees:
RAND Corporation - How We Are Funded:
RAND Corporation - Extending Russia (2019):
Brookings Institution - Contributors List (2020):
Brookings Institution - Which Path to Persia? (2009):

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[OrbitalTrails-xs]

''This country was bought and sold a long time ago, the shit they shuffle around every 4 years doesn't mean a thing'' ~ George Carlin

[klausschwabshubris]

Who controls foreign policy - mega-corporations, billionaires, WEF, etc…. Not the populations that vote.

[susanarupolo]

It would be funny if it wasn’t tragic, that people “ think tanks “ that live in their head can know what is going on in reality . The arrogance of these politicians is beyond comprehension. Thank you Brian.

[lexburen]

NATO is not a defensive alliance. They illegally bombed Yugoslavia (direct violation of the UN Charter). We must never forget what they did to Libya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria etc

[sw-enwb]

I nodded YES to this entire video. I lobbied for a few years and Brian is 100% correct. The wheeling and dealing behind the scenes is so disgusting and no the lawmakers don't read anything they are just told to vote for it and you know....a little campaign funding will make its way to you.

[Almir_SLOVENIJA]

The rulling class is waging war on everyone else. Domestically against the working class. Abroad against independent states and people like China, Russia, Iran, DPRK, Cuba, Venezuela, the Palestinians..
Great video. Thank you Brian.

[professorgraves]

"We won't be able to vote our way out of this one" - Neil Oliver

[desertfox]

Brian, I really appreciate it when you read the articles. It allows me to do my chores and listen to you at the same time.
Thanks

[Luke]

As always, Brian, you deliver a well thought out and a fact based, well researched repot!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[greentea]

Thank you, Brian. I already know that, but many people do not know and do not believe it. "the left and the right wing belong to the same bird".

[Gezira]

What a great job, you never cease to amaze me.
Thank you Brian 👍👏👏👏

[silvioapires]

*REALLY good clip, I’d say one of THE most important Brian has made and that says a lot since ALL of his work is outstanding!*

[jasondelvaux]

You cannot cover this topic too often -- whether as the focus of a video/article or just as part of another subject -- because this is really what it is all about. People are always confused when I talk about how horrible our "leadership" is, because they cannot imagine WHY they would do the things I suggest that they're doing. Well, THIS is why. When you understand why, you understand how all these self-destructive decisions are possible.

[HiwasseeRiver]

2:54 "American voters" It's becoming very clear that voting is simply a feature of our "procedural democracy" We get to vote but donors pick the candidates and shady Neocon think tanks draft the overall plan.

[tyoong]

The US is indeed a plutocracy, votes not as influential as donations and lobbying.

[andrebalsa]

Thank you Brian, each and every one of your articles is a gem of political, geopolitical or military analysis. You are truly one of the rare voices of reason in this absurd and cruel world.

[archiewhatsit]

Thankyou Brian for this important update. Well done. 🤠🥳

[kjellarnestangnes]

Great as always. It is time for another talk on SE Asia. Many pots being stirred.

[dwightpink]

Thank you, Brian for another informative video🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[Vladviking]

It would appear in these modern times the last thing you will get out of "think tanks" is thought.