3 chapters across the catalog
The historical conflict between the United States and Muslim forces in North Africa, referenced in the Marine Corps Hymn, is linked to modern foreign policy. The export of "democracy" is characterized as a modern version of the historical "civilizing" missions used to justify territorial and resource acquisition. The discussion also touches on how American culture, including rock and roll and hip hop, acts as a tool for global influence.
On July 17, 2016, former Marine Gavin Long killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, following the police shooting of Alton Sterling. Long, who traveled from Kansas City, utilized tactical maneuvers similar to those seen in the Dallas shooting ten days prior, leading to further BIE classifications.
Gavin Long posted videos under the pseudonym "Cosmo" on his website, ConvosWithCosmo.club, discussing the necessity of war for peace. His background as a five-year Marine veteran with tours in Iraq and Japan is highlighted as part of a recurring pattern of military involvement in these incidents.
