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[–] Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 15 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

Ending any war isn't their goal. We are the single largest arms manufacturer and seller on the planet. Our economy is war. This whole machine supports our pillaging and our governments priority is spending tax dollars for weapons from their clubs companies, then they turn around to the construction side of the club and give their friends contracts to repair everything they destroyed. Wait 20 years and rinse and repeat.

Mass murder for profit is our country's legacy.

[–] ynthrepic@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

This is a bit different. There's no profit to be had getting high on your own supply.

[–] Bloefz@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

It's not though. The people benefiting are not the ones paying..

[–] ynthrepic@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I mean for "America" but yes. Obviously the weapons companies are having a field day.

[–] Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

There is when you turn policy decisions into a failing casino that you're burning down for cash.

[–] ynthrepic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Depends who "you" are of course.