00:01 🇺🇸 Isolationism deeply rooted in American history, seen as a cultural trait before late 1800s. 02:01 🏝 Annexation of Hawaii in 1893 marked the beginning of American imperial ambitions, triggering debates on economic and military benefits. 03:51 🤔 Anti-imperialists argued against annexation, fearing it would compromise American ideals, lead to a standing army, and erode cultural homogeneity. 05:27 🇬🇧 Suspicion of Britain's influence as a theme in anti-imperialist rhetoric during the debate over spoils of the Spanish American War. 07:45 💼 Anti-imperialist opposition rooted in three major themes: ideological, cultural, and conspiratorial arguments. 09:34 🔄 Progressive political culture enabled the shift from isolationism to interventionism, laying the groundwork for overseas colonial empire. 10:54 🌐 The Great War sparked an anti-interventionist movement, criticizing war preparedness, militarism, and foreign entanglements. 11:23 🇺🇸 Isolationist sentiments reflected in the House of Representatives vote against increasing naval appropriations in 1916. 13:24 🕵♂ Anti-interventionists suspected a conspiracy to force the U.S. into war, attributing it to a warmongering and profiteering elite with ties to England. 20:30 🤝 The emerging isolationist coalition, spanning both major parties, opposed entering World War I, emphasizing the negative impact on American interests. 21:52 🌍 Post-World War I, anti-interventionist themes evolved, emphasizing disillusionment, opposition to foreign lobbyists, and a critical view of U.S. involvement. 25:42 📚 Historical revisionism played a key role in anti-British sentiment during the late 1920s, with a focus on reclaiming American history in education. 27:03 ⚖ The old right, born out of opposition to the New Deal and interventionism, united diverse strands of anti-interventionist thought into a coherent movement. 30:36 🇺🇸 The history of the anti-interventionist movement reflects the development of an American ideology, blending libertarian nationalism with a focus on both foreign and domestic policy.
Hasn't the American soul been tainted by the sin of aggressive conquest ever since the revolution? Perhaps even earlier when the European idea of superiority, fortified by greed and religion, set foot at Jamestown and Plymouth Rock. Certainly Spain and Portugal had lead the way. Power and treasure are are the motivating features of every empire.
00:01 🇺🇸 Isolationism deeply rooted in American history, seen as a cultural trait before late 1800s.
02:01 🏝 Annexation of Hawaii in 1893 marked the beginning of American imperial ambitions, triggering debates on economic and military benefits.
03:51 🤔 Anti-imperialists argued against annexation, fearing it would compromise American ideals, lead to a standing army, and erode cultural homogeneity.
05:27 🇬🇧 Suspicion of Britain's influence as a theme in anti-imperialist rhetoric during the debate over spoils of the Spanish American War.
07:45 💼 Anti-imperialist opposition rooted in three major themes: ideological, cultural, and conspiratorial arguments.
09:34 🔄 Progressive political culture enabled the shift from isolationism to interventionism, laying the groundwork for overseas colonial empire.
10:54 🌐 The Great War sparked an anti-interventionist movement, criticizing war preparedness, militarism, and foreign entanglements.
11:23 🇺🇸 Isolationist sentiments reflected in the House of Representatives vote against increasing naval appropriations in 1916.
13:24 🕵♂ Anti-interventionists suspected a conspiracy to force the U.S. into war, attributing it to a warmongering and profiteering elite with ties to England.
20:30 🤝 The emerging isolationist coalition, spanning both major parties, opposed entering World War I, emphasizing the negative impact on American interests.
21:52 🌍 Post-World War I, anti-interventionist themes evolved, emphasizing disillusionment, opposition to foreign lobbyists, and a critical view of U.S. involvement.
25:42 📚 Historical revisionism played a key role in anti-British sentiment during the late 1920s, with a focus on reclaiming American history in education.
27:03 ⚖ The old right, born out of opposition to the New Deal and interventionism, united diverse strands of anti-interventionist thought into a coherent movement.
30:36 🇺🇸 The history of the anti-interventionist movement reflects the development of an American ideology, blending libertarian nationalism with a focus on both foreign and domestic policy.
I used to check out his website back in 2000
Hasn't the American soul been tainted by the sin of aggressive conquest ever since the revolution? Perhaps even earlier when the European idea of superiority, fortified by greed and religion, set foot at Jamestown and Plymouth Rock. Certainly Spain and Portugal had lead the way. Power and treasure are are the motivating features of every empire.