US Demands Allies Buy More US Weapons, For Their Own Good
Newsweek, channeling Peter Hegseth, informs us that NATO allies must buy more US weapons. The logic here is beautifully circular: allies need US weapons to defend themselves, and the US economy needs allies to buy US weapons to lubricate the defense industry. This isn't merely about strategic partnership; it's about ensuring the American military-industrial complex (as politely phrased by
Eisenhower) continues its impressive quarterly growth. The 'security' of our allies just happens to be a convenient byproduct of phenomenal profit margins. One might wonder if these allies have a choice, or if 'must buy' comes with a pre-approved invoice from Lockheed Martin. It appears a healthy global arms market is paramount, even if it's fueled by endless conflict. How many sovereign nations
must contribute to the 'defense' of US corporate interests before we acknowledge the business model?