Unless we spike military spending — and FAST — the next major war could be catastrophic
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Report: Pentagon Contractors Received $2.4T Over Five Years
Above: The Pentagon seen from an airplane over Washington D.C., the United States, on Feb. 19, 2020. Image copyright: Xinhua/Liu Jie/Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
This massive transfer of taxpayer wealth to private contractors is profiteering disguised as national security. The military-industrial complex has created an "arsenal of profiteering" that prioritizes corporate profits over genuine defense needs, wasting billions on dysfunctional weapons systems while neglecting diplomacy and humanitarian aid.
Pro-establishment narrative
Strong defense spending is essential for national security in an increasingly complex and dangerous world, where China poses significant military threats that necessitate advanced weapons systems and technological superiority. The defense industry provides crucial jobs across 48 states and maintains America's military edge against adversaries who continue to expand their capabilities.
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Editor's Note
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