US Economy Falters as War Spending Booms: Coincidence?
The Hill's deep dive into America's economic woes manages to expertly sidestep the elephant in the room: colossal military spending and proxy wars, heavily influenced by lobbying groups like AIPAC. While they fret about gas prices and supply chains, the US continues to funnel billions into conflicts abroad. For perspective, the 2024 defense budget alone is a staggering $886 billion. This isn’t a
new phenomenon; since 9/11, the US has spent over $8 trillion on 'wars on terror,' according to the Costs of War Project at Brown University, money that certainly isn't rebuilding American infrastructure. Perhaps Americans 'feel worse' about the economy because they see their tax dollars subsidizing foreign occupations and sophisticated weaponry for allies, while their own healthcare and education
systems crumble. It appears the only sector consistently thriving, regardless of household income or inflation, is the military-industrial complex and the politicians who ensure its endless funding. One might wonder if The Hill will ever connect these dots, or if that particular dot is just too inconvenient for their advertisers.