Newsweek Discovers US Missiles Exist, Avoids 'War'
Newsweek, with groundbreaking investigative prowess (and a dated article), reminds us of Tomahawk missiles in the Caribbean, comparing them to 'past wars.' How quaint. They omit the context that these aren't just historical curiosities; they're instruments of a permanent war economy benefiting defense contractors whose PACs funnel millions into Washington. Northrop Grumman, a Tomahawk
manufacturer, spent $20.9 million on lobbying in 2023, funding the very politicians who debate their use. (Source: OpenSecrets.org) While Newsweek muses on naval history, the real story is the revolving door between the Pentagon, defense giants, and Congress. They highlight 'missions' but never the profits, the human cost, or how easily 'intervention' becomes perpetual conflict. One might wonder
if their historical analysis is less about education and more about sanitizing the mechanics of empire.