Strung Out Episode 181. INVASION, MIGRATION AND FLAGS

Send us Fan MailInvasion and Migration.  Two words that are used quite interchangeably.    Both are the displacement or change of an existing population by a new group.  While migration can be beneficial to a country, there can be a tipping point where a country either will not or cannot be able to host such a surge of humanity.  In the case of ancient Rome, migration, fueled by violence in border areas next to the empire ultimately led to its collapse.  In the case of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the current violence is caused by hardliners fomenting violence on both side and the rejection of compromise.  In the case of the immigration surge on the US southern border, it is a combination of both: violence in neighboring countries has led to unprecedented migration.   Compromise to mitigate the migration would be finding a monetary solution to undercut the organized crime fueling the violence in drugs and human trafficking.  It also might mean the ouster of authoritarian regimes in some countries that also fuel the crisis of migration.   Martin explores the problem of migration and how it can lead to invasion.    The last segment takes a look at the changing of state flags to represent a more perfect union these days.  Martin laments that Illinois is long overdue for a better flag. Support the showWe are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT.    Here are some important links:SUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartyfineaKMARTIN'S WEBSITE:http://www.MARTINMcCORMACK.COM  (note---you can get my weekly bulletin when you sign up on the list!)MARTIN'S MUSIC: Music | Martin Laurence McCormack (bandcamp.com)Martin McCormack | SpotifyMARTIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELMartin McCormack - YouTubeFACEBOOKFacebook...