US Empire not keeping Americans safe

US Empire not keeping Americans safe


The United States military accounts for nearly half the defense spending in the entire world; it funds two wars along with hundreds of bases tactically positioned worldwide. Radio Host and Iraq War veteran Adam Kokesh believes there is a bubble mentality within the American people who are unengaged politically and not speaking out about military spending. He adds that America's bases abroad will not keep Americans safer

US military fear mongering

US military fear mongering


The United States defense spending has continued to spiral out of control, a new recommendation from the government asks for a delay in the retirement age and a hold on social security. Fear mongering has been able to keep Americans afraid of "enemies" and questioning the military. Phyllis Bennis of the Institute for Policy Study wants the US to act as a partner with the world instead of an empire.

Military spending, collapse of US empire

Military spending, collapse of US empire

The military industrial complex continues to rev its engine even as the US economy continues to struggle. Pro-defense Republicans are already shouting to use their party's newfound legislative power to boost the Pentagon budget. Paul Craig Roberts points out that the government only cares about the military industrial complex and lacks compassion for its people