Who are the intended readers and how does the writer address them?
The intended readers are those that subscribed to time magazine and the Yankee haters. Addresses them by insinuating maybe the U.S should stay out other countries political business.
The reader and audience value money, success. Saying the the Yankees are the U.S.
Yes, tell readers what they should consider and is direct to his preferred reader
Trials and Tribulations 