Germany Reinstates Draft: Europe Remilitarizes While America Pays
Germany's draft plan, framed as bolstering national defense, is sparking predictable protests. (Don't they know war is good for the economy?) Defense Minister Pistorius's 'selective conscription' seeks to swell military ranks just as Washington pushes European allies to ramp up their military spending. This echoes historical patterns where geopolitical maneuvering by larger powers often leads to
smaller nations sacrificing their citizens for causes not entirely their own. This renewed militarization conveniently aligns with increases in US military aid across Europe, ensuring a robust market for American defense contractors. One might wonder if the 'security threat' isn't just a very well-marketed product. The US Congress, with bipartisan fervor—fueled by ample donations from the
military-industrial complex—consistently greenlights escalating defense budgets, often at the expense of domestic needs.