You nailed it. Great piece here.

"All wars are banker's wars."

You are right, the war machine is in full force. I believe the US defense budget is $1T...and I am certain after the cut in service personnel, very little of that is for salaries for those in uniform.

Our politicians waver between clueless to outright corrupt. Guys like John McCain are not heroes, they are dangerous. Sure I respect what he did in SE Asia and what he endured 40 years ago. However, since coming home he has been a major part of the war mongering machine.

It is sad we have to be slapped in the face by this truth but that is what is required. Of course we read it on Steemit here yet will not see this on the mainstream news. Even if this guy did get an interview, a drone like Sean Hannity would defend the spending in the "fight against terror".

It should be obvious to everyone whenever a politician mentions terrorism, there go some more of the citizens rights. Sadly, it is nothing more than a ruse to enrich themselves and their friends. As you said, is there any reason why Adgan is on 17 years and Irap 15? Of course there is...profits.

Corporations run the world, not governments. They are just cronies who are bought and paid for. Naturally, the government has the power of force, so they are perfect arms for the elitists.