Globocop: How America Sold Its Soul And Lost Its Way

by Mark Ledbetter

A post 9-11 look at the history of American foreign policy and the precursors to that history from a constitutionalist/libertarian point of view. Looks at the progression from republic protected by militia to empire protected by standing armies in Athens and Rome - and the similar progression in America . American foreign policy has three periods driven by two impulses!. Washington's Great Rule and J. Q. Adams' admonition not to go out into the world in search of monsters to destroy drove the first. We were then the light, not the sword, of freedom. Foreign policy was based on the Constitution and our historical experience with the British Empire. The second period, driven by crusader instincts, began in 1898!

Genres: Nonfiction

172 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2010

Reviews

[Joe Boudreault · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is arguably the most interesting and provocative assessment of American national policies out there right now. Ledbetter is precise and fair, and he pulls no punches in his portrait of the America he thinks should exist. It is a pure constitutional defence and it is backed by enough proof to show any reader that the history of the world's greatest republic has slipped and fallen from it's glorious roots. Using places like Switzerland and Israel as the other two successful true republics, Ledbetter correctly calls for a return to non-intervention and small government. History demonstrates that the founding fathers model is the only way to succeed, and America may still have a chance to redeem itself, in spite of the dire warnings from many of her previous leaders.

I am in full agreement with the review posted here by Michael Bettridge. I might add that the other double-volume by Ledbetter, America's Forgotten History, is even more compelling. I have never before read histories of this nation quite like these. And as a Canadian who loves my American neighbours, I can only wish that they can bring their great country back to it's splendid roots.