Fleet Marine Life #145 – Bridge to Nowhere
America has been at war (undeclared) with Afghanistan and Iraq for almost a decade. The war in Iraq and Afghanistan doesn’t really contribute to the end of terrorism. After World War 2, America did a lot of shit behind closed doors that pissed off everyone. Until our government stops meddling in other people’s problems, people around the world are going to continue being pissed off at the US.
These wars are costing hundreds of billions of dollars per year, and what is there to show for it? Nothing. No end in sight.
I tried contacting my senators and representatives asking when the end of the war was going to be, but they always make up some bullshit about “pulling out carefully.” Translation: Next year. Translation of the translation: Next decade.
Http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0933935.html (Cost of wars)
Can you imagine how much good can be produced with the $1.29 trillion that have been spent so far on these wars? Think of how much good we can do in OUR own country. Think of how many local American problems could be solved. It’s almost unimaginable.
Politicians do it all for the money. The money is constantly lining the pockets of corrupt politicians who don’t have to fight or send their kids to fight. Instead, they promote more wars in more places where the US doesn’t have to be. War is a racket that can be very profitable for those on the inside.
Obama removed all the troops out of Iraq, but we still have thousands of contractors in Iraq and a gigantic embassy. Appearances can be deceiving. This is one of the many ways how politicians play their silly game.
As of now, America is in $15.6 trillion in debt (FederalBudget.com)! Where is the government going to get that money? Taxes make people go crazy, so that’s a bad idea. The government always chooses inflation, which is like a tax but slower. After some period of time, anyone carrying dollars will suffer mysteriously higher prices at the pump, at the market, or wherever.
The people are waking up to the corruption and are getting more restless everyday. The government is seeing this and is combating the civil unrest by taking away our civil liberties (See SOPA and NDAA) and sicking their policemen on normal everyday citizens. These are dark times for America and we should all be watching the people who are supposed to be protecting us.
The only true end to the government’s silly game is when they become broker than broke. The US is broke now, but they can be broker than broke (See post WWI Germany). It looks like we’re on that path and everyone is going to suffer.
Pissing away money since 1775.
This guy agrees completely, not only the financial aspects but also the moral and emotional. Just since the new year started I’ve lost several close friends to the Taliban insurgency, both had wives they legitimately loved and treasured and one had a sweet little daughter. It’s not even like the general population wants us there at this point look at all the riots and violence so why don’t we just leave all ready.
As for me, I’m stockpiling guns and ammo and getting property in bum fuck nowhere mountain country to hide out on whenever they try to utalize the NDAA and turn police state on us. Fusmc semper fuckus
Spot on K! I’ve been trying to tell this to people for quite a while now, but most people just don’t want to believe it. They have to think we’re bringing “democracy” to some “uncivilized” corner of the world that’s inhabited by “barbarians” who beat their women while they dream up new ways of killing Americans. I just look at them and say “whatever helps you sleep at night.”
Safety and Peace
This is why I am getting out. People always ask me and they just don’t get it. “Pick up rank and you can do things better!”
If every Marine was fired right now, America would be as safe or safer than it is now. We do more harm than good.
simply not true.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/sjres23
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-107publ243/html/PLAW-107publ243.htm
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/September-October-08/On-this-Day–President-Bush-Declares–War-on-Terror-.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Service_Medal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_War_on_Terrorism_Expeditionary_Medal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_Campaign_Medal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan_Campaign_Medal
What are you objecting?
He’s objecting that you said the wars are undeclared.
You tied together a number of important points very smoothly. Great analysis.