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A war between the United States and a major power like China or Russia, even if it were possible to prevent its escalation into an all-out nuclear exchange, would involve a colossal mobilization of the resources of American society, both economic and human. It would mean further dramatic reductions in the living standards of the American people, combined with a huge blood toll that would inevitably fall mainly on the children of the working class.
originally posted by: HighDesertPatriot
a reply to: Granite
Is the US preparing to start WW3 or defend against enemies who are provoking? Yuge difference.
We need to go to a more defensive footing with regard to our foreign policy, IMO. Not a Ron Paul withdrawal from all foreign bases kind of footing, but certainly one where the US is much less of a bully in the middle east. The US has a power structure that includes the military industrial complex that loves to fight perpetual war and make lots of money. That has got to stop.
originally posted by: HighDesertPatriot
The US has a power structure that includes the military industrial complex that loves to fight perpetual war and make lots of money. That has got to stop.
originally posted by: reldra
a reply to: Granite
Isn't this what they do, all the time? They analyse, assess and then ask for money. I don't see how this says they are preparing for WWIII.
Washington DC Prepares for World War III
originally posted by: liteonit6969
a reply to: HighDesertPatriot
I feel that maybe there are some in power in America that believe they need to maintain this military industrial complex due to the enemies they have created over the years. With such an aggressive and oppressive foreign policy poorly hidden behind the media propoganda it's enemies will not rest until it burns.
If America decided tomorrow to turn to a policy of pacifism do you not think those it has kept down will not rise up and take this as a sign of weakness?
I'm just trying to get a normal sense of reasoning behind this madness.
originally posted by: olaru12
originally posted by: HighDesertPatriot
The US has a power structure that includes the military industrial complex that loves to fight perpetual war and make lots of money. That has got to stop.
Being as how it is the military industrial complex that controls the government along with the corporate support system.....
How is that going to stop? hint....it's not!
originally posted by: Granite
originally posted by: HighDesertPatriot
a reply to: Granite
Is the US preparing to start WW3 or defend against enemies who are provoking? Yuge difference.
We need to go to a more defensive footing with regard to our foreign policy, IMO. Not a Ron Paul withdrawal from all foreign bases kind of footing, but certainly one where the US is much less of a bully in the middle east. The US has a power structure that includes the military industrial complex that loves to fight perpetual war and make lots of money. That has got to stop.
They are preparing to defend against "enemies" that are against NWO goals and that started in Ukraine a Bilderberg formula.
Their enemies are NOT mine.
originally posted by: deadeyedick
I wonder what the chances are that the majority of vehicles could get a virus that makes them not run at all?
If a country was planning on defeating the usa then that would be their first strike before landing.
I really do wonder if the wh has thought of some of this?
originally posted by: ketsuko
I think the only difference between then and now is that now no one believes we'll back any of our threats with serious intent. Given our arsenal capability, that does make the world a more dangerous place. Just how far will foreign adversaries poke what they perceive to be a paper tiger that does have nukes?