Despite a recession that knocked down global arms sales last year, the United States expanded its role as the world’s leading weapons supplier, increasing its share to more than two-thirds of all foreign armaments deals, according to a new Congressional study. Full Story »
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This is an interesting and important story, but the Times doesn't do a great job of making it compelling read. Perhaps a visualization, or 'angle' on the story would have helped.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower once warned about money from the "military-industrial" complex. Though this article doesn't make the connection, other media coverage has noted that health insurance donations make a difference in congressional votes. Since this is virtually our only viable export industry, and we are clearly by this report the industry leader, it makes sense that we continue to perpetuate war around the globe.
Rather disturbing report that clearly shows that we can hardly expected to restore peace around the world while arming it to the teeth. This is ... More »
The story just gives us facts about the arms sales, but doesn't touch the implcations to both the US and the world. However, one needs the facts if one is to discuss the implications, coasts, and policies to which these facts lead.
We supply the world with weapons while procaliming peace and wringing our hands about the killing that takes place. These facts again demonstrate ... More »
The article was well sourced as it gives a number of sources. It draws no conclusions as it is just a statement of facts.
I am sure this gave a boost to the US economy but at what cost. It appears that not only the US government but also the private sector demonstrates ... More »
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