God damn the military industrial complex

[Ardent15]

We are spending over $600 billion on the military, most of which will go to the pockets of defense contractors, yet we can't spend a single penny on universal health care because it "costs too much."

What kind of nation are we? Apparently killing people abroad is more profitable and better business than helping our own citizens.

[unhappycamper]

1. If you add in the cost of the occuptions ($100+ billion) and the black budget, I'm sure the

real number for 'defense' is much closer to a trillion $$ a year.



Notice those pallets are double stacked.
...and remember those are $100 bills.

So the next time you hear someone toss around the phrase "trillion dollars"... that's what they're talking about.

[Ardent15]

4. Ah, of course. I was using a conservative estimate.

The real cost, as you say, is much higher.

[ezgoingrl]

2. Because GOD FORBID someone poor might get a dollar

of tax money. OH even worse! Someone who doesn't have a job. Or EGAD! Someone poor who doesn't have a job...that's the worst kind.

[AspenRose]

6. Yep.

[rrneck]

3. A large chunk of our economy

is devoted to profit from human misery.

[indepat]

5. We are a RW-driven nation and the fruits of their handiwork are all around us

;)

[Subdivisions]

7. We are an EMPIRE. Empires require military might, not a healthy citizenry. n/t

[MidwestRick]

9. Actually our Constitution

gives the federal government the responsibility of maintaining the military. That being said, bringing all of our troops home from Europe, Asia as well as the Middle East should be priority number one right now.

[fascisthunter]

8. they are destroying this nation while claiming to protect it

what a load of shit!

[DCKit]

10. "Apparently killing people abroad is more profitable and better business..."

Exactly the same business model as for-profit insurance, 'cept one operates domestically.

Here's hoping I cleared up your obvious confusion on the subject(s).

[FiveGoodMen]

11. It was all Jesus' idea. Ask anyone on the right.

[spanone]

12. there's always money for death.....always...always