Taiwan Funds U.S. Arms Dealers, Calls It 'Defense'
Taiwan is dedicating $40 billion over eight years to purchase U.S. weaponry, citing a need to deter Chinese threats. CBS frames this as Taiwan 'building defense,' but conveniently overlooks the simple fact that this is $40 billion straight into the coffers of U.S. defense contractors. The same contractors whose lobbyists spend millions in Washington ensuring a steady flow of global conflicts and
perceived threats. It truly is a remarkable coincidence how often countries 'build defense domes' by enriching American corporations. This 'defense spending' acts less like a protective dome for Taiwan and more like a golden parachute for companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. One might wonder if the U.S. 'pressure' on Taiwan to increase spending is driven by genuine geopolitical necessity
or the relentless pursuit of quarterly profits. The actual 'threat' for these arms dealers isn't China; it's global peace. Thankfully for them, that seems a distant prospect.