A Brief History of the 21st Century: Part III

Last month we recounted the military and monetary misadventures that marred the first decade of this century. Today we recall consequences they bequeathed to the second.

Highlands, NC

October 11, 2025

[NB: Previous installments here and here]

The air is crisp, the temperature cool, and coffee warm. Around us are Paleozoic ridges, adorned with discolored leaves disembarking their boughs as they slowly drift to terrestrial tombs.

Atop our peaceful plateau we pause and reflect. While dew glistens and dawn breaks, we review th…