Democrat or Republican. It does not matter. War is the raison d'état of the state. Extravagant military expenditures are justified in the name of "national security.”. (Chris Hedges)

Democrat or Republican. It does not matter. War is the raison d'état of the state. Extravagant military expenditures are justified in the name of "national security.”.

Chris Hedges

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