The Good Old Days: When America Dreamed Out Loud

By Anthony F. Sanchez, Author & UFO Researcher
For UFO Currents

Let me tell you about a time when America dreamed out loud.

There was a time… call it myth, call it memory, when America shimmered with possibility. A time when the air was thick with jukebox songs and engine grease, when heroes wore suits or leather jackets, and the word future meant something bright.

Marilyn lit up the silver screen, Elvis redefined cool, Ike stood as a symbol of strength, and a young nation believed it could build highways to the stars. We danced, we built, we imagined, and we dared.

It was a time when the world looked to the United States not just for leadership, but for freedom, creativity, and courage—an age when being American meant being unstoppable.

This isn’t about going backward.
It’s about remembering who we were when we were at our best—so we can hold that mirror to who we are now.

• Before we called each other enemies, we were neighbors.
• Before we feared decline, we believed in ascent.
• Before we forgot what peace looked like, we lived like it was possible.

Those were the good old days—when we dreamed with our eyes open and believed peace was something we could actually build.

But now?
Now we see headlines, speeches, and social posts making bold claims about wars ended, peace brokered, and conflict resolved.

So, Today, We Must Ask:

• Are we oversimplifying geopolitical conflicts?
• Should we reduce long-standing, deeply rooted global tensions to neat slogans?
• To handshakes on camera?
• To vague claims of “peace deals” that conveniently ignore history, complexity, and consequence?

We need to pause, and take a hard, a sincere look at what’s being said… And what’s really happening.

Under any administration (Trump, Obama, Clinton, Bush, Biden) it’s dangerous to ignore the historical, ethnic, religious, and political realities behind international tensions. Many of the conflicts we see in the headlines have deep roots spanning decades (or centuries). They persist in states of cold conflict, political standoff, proxy tension, or flare-up zones.

Let’s be honest: most of what’s being called "wars" in viral posts and political talking points aren't actually wars.

What Is (And Isn’t) a War?

The "Eight Wars Ended" claim makes the rounds on social media with vague assertions that they were all ended through U.S. diplomacy under one administration.

But these do not fit the classic definition of war—no formal declarations, no full-scale military mobilization, and no binding treaties to end hostilities.

Instead, these were:

• Border skirmishes
• Political hostilities
• Proxy conflicts
• Ethnic or separatist standoffs

But, let’s take a look at what’s being claimed.

The 8 “Wars” Examined

1. Cambodia and Thailand
   Disputed. No official peace treaty was declared. No active war. Ongoing diplomatic disputes over the Preah Vihear temple area.
   
2. Kosovo and Serbia
   Conflict remains. A 2020 normalization deal brokered by the U.S. addressed economic ties—not political recognition. Tensions continue.
   
3. DRC and Rwanda
   Tensions persist. Accusations of support for rebel groups (like M23) have kept the region unstable. No official treaty, no resolution.
   
4. Pakistan and India
   Kashmir standoff remains. Ceasefires are often broken. No formal peace agreement reached.
   
5. Israel and Iran
   No diplomatic relations. Iran does not recognize Israel. U.S. peace deals focused on Arab states (Abraham Accords), not Iran.
   
6. Egypt and Ethiopia
   Hydro-political dispute. GERD dam tensions are ongoing. No war, no resolution, just high-stakes negotiations.
   
7. Armenia and Azerbaijan
   2020 war briefly halted by a ceasefire. But the deal was brokered by Russia, not the U.S. Clashes have resumed since.
   
8. Israel and Hamas
   Ceasefire ≠ peace. A brief ceasefire was reached, but was widely criticized as ineffective. Violence and casualties continued.

Were These Wars?
No, not by definition.

“Slapping a bandage on a wound doesn’t mean the patient’s cured.”

• None of these were formal wars with declarations and full treaties.
• None were fully resolved through U.S. action alone.
• Some saw partial de-escalation, but mostly through multilateral diplomacy, regional efforts, or temporary ceasefires.

Claims to the contrary? Politically convenient—but factually shaky.

But Are We Ending Wars or Starting New Ones?

While old conflicts were overstated, new tensions have emerged. Here's what major media outlets have reported as of January 2026:

Financial Times
"Denmark dispatches additional troops to Greenland as tensions rise" (Jan 19, 2026)

The Guardian
"'I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace,' says President Trump amid Greenland threats" (Jan 19, 2026)

Reuters
"Canada could send small contingent of troops to Greenland, says source" (Jan 19, 2026)

Financial Times
"NATO troops to be in Greenland on 'more permanent' basis" (Jan 15, 2026)

And the Recent Global Flashpoints?

1. U.S.–Venezuela Operation
   Real event. U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro and transported him to New York.
   (Not a war, but sparked international backlash and debate over legality.)
   
2. Greenland Tensions
   Very real. President Trump renewed public interest in “acquiring” Greenland.
   (NATO forces are reinforcing Danish territory in direct response.)
   
3. NATO & Arctic Defense
   Escalating friction. NATO isn’t removing the U.S., but EU allies are boosting defense cooperation without relying on Washington.
   
4. The Machado Moment
   Symbolic only. Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado gifted her medal to Trump.
   (Ceremonial gesture. The Nobel Committee confirmed the award remains hers.)

Let’s Set the Record Straight

• 🇻🇪 Venezuela intervention happened. Not a war.
• 🇬🇱 Greenland tension is real. Troop deployment ≠ invasion.
• 🏅 Machado’s medal was a gift, not a reassignment of the Nobel.
• 🪖 NATO is not removing the U.S., but adapting to instability.

🇺🇸 A Final Thought: Fix What’s Broken at Home

While we obsess over exaggerated claims of war and peace abroad, America is facing its own battles:

• Cities struggling
• Small businesses closing
• Farmers and factory workers stretched thin
• Hospitals overwhelmed
• Trust in leadership declining

What Can You Do?

1. Volunteer in your community
2. Pray for clarity, peace, and accountability
3. Vote informed—not emotionally
4. Stay Grounded

America doesn't need more myths. It needs facts. It needs people who care enough to tell the truth. And it needs people like you.

And now I will get back to my typical UFO/UAP and Paranormal writing.

God bless you and yours.

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Anthony is the author of the books ‘UFO Nexus‘, ‘UFO Highway 2.0‘, and ‘The Modern UFO/UAP Researcher’s Handbook‘ available in paperback or eBook @ https://StrangeLightsPublishing.com

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Citations

Financial Times. (2026, January 19). Denmark dispatched additional troops to Greenland as tensions rise. Financial Times.
Retrieved from https://www.ft.com/content/1ef936c1-43c5-4166-96f3-8876346ccaaa

The Guardian. (2026, January 19). ‘I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace,’ says President Trump amid Greenland threats. The Guardian.
Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/19/first-thing-i-no-longer-feel-an-obligation-to-think-purely-of-peace-says-trump-amid-greenland-threats

Reuters. (2026, January 19). Canada could send small contingent of troops to Greenland, says source. Reuters.
Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-could-send-small-contingent-troops-greenland-says-source-2026-01-19/

Financial Times. (2026, January 15). NATO troops to be in Greenland on ‘more permanent’ basis. Financial Times.
Retrieved from https://www.ft.com/content/1dfa8153-1d2b-4a60-a5eb-aba0695be287

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