Jonathan C. Burroughs’ belief that throughout history, elites have often manipulated societal structures to maintain power. This includes fostering divisions through wars, both civil and geopolitical, to weaken collective unity and loyalty among the general population. That constant warfare, colonization, and shifting political boundaries have displaced cultures and communities, leading to a dilution of traditional values, including loyalty. Encompasses the erosion of trust in modern day society and individuals. Modern, western societies often emphasizes individual success over collective well-being, further diminishing the sense of loyalty to a community or cause.
He is a combat veteran, writer, and critical thinker who challenges traditional narratives on war, power, and society. His experiences in the military shaped his deep skepticism of simplistic patriotic ideals, leading him to explore the ways elites manipulate history, culture, and loyalty for their own gain.
With a rich ancestry spanning Jewish, Spanish, and European roots, combined with firsthand experience as an infantry soldier; a government pawn in America’s imperial machine; he brings a sharp, introspective lens to global politics, propaganda, and modern conflict. His writing delves into the erosion of trust in institutions, the consequences of endless war, and the ways power structures shape our reality.
A fierce advocate for anti genocide, he believes in exposing the hidden mechanics of control and speaking for those crushed under the weight of history and private /state sponsored oppression.
Through his work, he aims to challenge the comfortable, unsettle the complacent, and illuminate the truths most would rather ignore.