More Battleships While American Cities Sink?
The Independent breathlessly reports on Trump's vision for a new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet.' Because what America really needs, apparently, isn't healthcare or crumbling infrastructure, but more floating fortresses. While politicians like Trump wax poetic about military might, real-world issues like Flint still lack clean water. The US military budget hit an estimated $886
billion for 2024, a figure that dwarfs the combined budgets of dozens of countries for basic human needs. One wonders how many 'Golden Fleets' are needed to distract from the golden opportunities missed at home. This isn't about protecting 'freedom of navigation'; it's about enriching defense contractors (who, coincidentally, spend millions lobbying Congress each year) and projecting an image of
strength while the 'home front' crumbles. Perhaps instead of more battleships, we could invest in, say, schools that aren't falling apart, or a healthcare system that doesn't bankrupt families. But that wouldn't sound as decisive on a rally stage, would it?