[A short/sweet analysis of the even more bloated MIC budget.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1X19DvXNEQ) (Lots of MSM articles are featured) War is what makes the American Economy “robust”. While [Americans suffer more homelessness](https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness/) and lose buying power.
>[This means that the purchasing power of the dollar declined about 7.4 percent between 2021 and 2022 because of inflation.](https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/purchasing-power-constant-dollars.htm)
This is 2022 numbers. The 2023 numbers aren’t out yet.
How can anyone sell the idea that the American economy is “strong” unless they only listen to neocon fantasy?
by VI-loser
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Americans celebrate the burning of their own cities, this is nothing.
Something something the military industrial complex… Or “yay capitalism”
You mean to tell me that mobilizations by aggressive nations have spurred spending globally on defense and weapons? I try to have a basic understanding of economics but this one throws me for a loop.
Hey, Siri!
Play Peace sells by Megadeth…
*Rocking out with my shrimp out*
Not surprised at all. They thrive on this shit
When you own the senators, you can generate a lot of revenue
Invest in defense stocks, you’ll never lose.
War is NOT what makes the US economy robust. The US economy is 70% consumer spending.