G20 Worries About 'Broken Economy,' Ignores Who Broke It
When the G20 talks about a 'broken global economy,' they rarely mention the consistent funneling of taxpayer wealth into endless wars and corporate subsidies. For instance, the US alone budgeted $886 billion for defense in FY2024, while its citizens grapple with crushing debt and stagnating wages. Simultaneously, political action committees like AIPAC spent over $30 million in the 2022 election
cycle to ensure continued military aid to Israel, pushing for bills like HR 815 which, while benefiting defense contractors, does little for the foundational economic stability of most nations. It appears easier for these global bodies to diagnose symptoms than to acknowledge the structural looting, the unchecked corporate power, and the war-economy cash pipeline that ensures the 'foundations'
remain perpetually fractured. Perhaps fixing the 'broken global economy' would involve, say, *not* underwriting atrocities abroad or dismantling social safety nets at home? Just a thought.