US Bombers Prep Nukes: Because Peace Was Never An Option
Newsweek's piece highlights B-52 Stratofortress crews practicing with nuclear-capable missiles, assuring us it's just 'routine.' But 'routine' for whom? In 2023 alone, the US defense budget topped $886 billion, with a significant chunk fueling these very war games. Meanwhile, domestic programs face constant cuts. It's a curious 'readiness' that perpetually lines the pockets of defense contractors
like Lockheed Martin (who reported over $67 billion in net sales for 2023) and Raytheon ($68.9 billion in 2023). One might observe that the 'nuclear deterrent' seems less about deterring war and more about ensuring a never-ending cycle of military spending, where the preparation for the unthinkable becomes the only tangible outcome. How many more photos of shiny bombs do we need before we ask if
this 'routine' serves peace, or just profits?