A Look at Global Militarization

In 2009, the United States government spent some $650 billion on its military. This is more than the next 46 highest-spending countries combined. Much of this treasure ended up in the hands of profit-driven weapons manufacturers. In the following short film, Cultures of Resistance takes a brief look at the current state of what President Eisenhower famously called the "military industrial complex." With the U.S. waging two wars overseas at the same time that millions of people are out of work at home, those pushing to reel in government spending and balance the budget would be wise to look carefully at bloated and unchecked military spending.

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[goooooooooooooz]

@BBnSS

why? Because the citizens of those countries have made the decision to use their taxes on their own welfare? What do you guys do? All your money is wasted by your government. Your government is bleeding you guys dry and then you have the audacity to call others socialists.

[nimrooo]

@BBnSS

why? because they actually take care of themselves? That's a very capitalist way of life. They care about their health, their living conditions etc... That's what they spend their money on. You guys on the other hand forgo all that and spend the money on weapons. Kinda reminds me of the soviet union.

[Pandy2k]

I wonder what would create a more safe world 650 billion on the military or the same money spent on nation building such as healthcare.

[Pemon66]

kick them all out, these Lords of War

[HMSBeagle200]

Quote "We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals so that security and liberty may prosper together." end quote

Dwight D. Eisenhower

[HMSBeagle200]

Quote " In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes."

[BBnSS]

"America is a socialist country"???!

I wouldn't have thought that... A lot of European countries, especially France, are much socialist than America.

[davidesposto]

Why this people make guns? This people are crazy!

[HanEunJa]

Less than 5% of the world knows of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Governments need to acknowledge its existence, inform the people and respect Human Rights worldwide! Please search youtube for; Universal Declaration of Human Rights and help spread the Declaration

[ewconnection]

Wars and military spending are making us poor, less safe, and a great recruiting tool for other countries.