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The Importance of De-Radicalization
I found that capitalism and imperialism as embodied by the US led order, particularly after the collapse of the Soviet Union. I remember coming home from school and seeing when we first went to Iraq, you know, like giving us updates on the Iraq war. For me, it was like, this is clearly imperialism and sick and disgusting glorification of war, arrogance and hubris. It took my own work on myself in de-radicalization to realize that because that's one of the biggest hindrances to overcome. You're convinced that you rationally believe that your own country is the most tyrannical power on earth.