Ike was right…“This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence—economic, political, even spiritual—is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very structure of our society. In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military–industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals so that security and liberty may prosper together.”
Nailed it. You can tell something’s wrong when members of both parties lobby for defense items even the military doesn’t want or need just because parts are made in their district.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 5 years ago
Sadly.. that is exactly what it comes down to. Comfort at home.. and ignore the consequences.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ike was right…“This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence—economic, political, even spiritual—is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very structure of our society. In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military–industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals so that security and liberty may prosper together.”
stick&rudder over 5 years ago
Notice the plane missed…
Radish the wordsmith over 5 years ago
Keep killing people for the profit, Thanks Republicans!
kipeticolas over 5 years ago
Gorgeous pithy as usual. Also Thank you!!
meetinthemiddle over 5 years ago
Could just as easily put Trump Tower on the top of the building
Cerabooge over 5 years ago
“Keep starving and bombing children in Yemen, so my kids can eat a fourth dessert”.
ED CANTWELL over 5 years ago
Nailed it. You can tell something’s wrong when members of both parties lobby for defense items even the military doesn’t want or need just because parts are made in their district.
The TM over 5 years ago
So sad!
Daeder over 5 years ago
Against it? Oh, he means involvement OTHER THAN selling arms to the Saudis.