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Trump’s Military Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen Trump’s Military Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
Fighting endless wars in distant lands is not the solution here. It’s the problem.
Jan 21, 2025 / William Astore
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Don’t Believe the Military. We Don’t “Need” More Nuclear Weapons. Don’t Believe the Military. We Don’t “Need” More Nuclear Weapons.
If we’re set on Armageddon, America’s existing force of nuclear submarines is more than enough.
Jun 12, 2024 / William Astore
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America Is Addicted to War America Is Addicted to War
The genocide happening in Gaza today may foreshadow one possible future for this planet.
Apr 16, 2024 / William Astore
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A Bigger Military Budget Won’t Make Us Safer A Bigger Military Budget Won’t Make Us Safer
National security is best advanced not by endlessly preparing for war, but by fostering peace.
Mar 20, 2024 / William Astore
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The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money The American Military Is Truly Exceptional—at Spending Money
Americans can certainly brag about one thing this country has beyond compare: the most expensive military around.
Aug 11, 2023 / William Astore
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Is America Worth Saving? Is America Worth Saving?
Known as “the arsenal of democracy” during World War II, America has now simply become an arsenal.
Jun 9, 2023 / William Astore
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The Best Years of My Country Are Behind Me The Best Years of My Country Are Behind Me
Thirty years ago, I caught a fleeting glimpse out of the corner of my eye of a better future, a better America, a better world. It was not to be.
May 11, 2023 / William Astore
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More Guns Won’t Serve the Cause of Peace More Guns Won’t Serve the Cause of Peace
The Pentagon’s soaring war budget broadcast a clear and shocking message to the world: Blessed are the war makers.
Mar 24, 2023 / William Astore
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War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves War Racketeers Won’t Reform Themselves
Isn’t it time to hold Congress truly responsible for enabling ever more war by voting out military sycophants?
Feb 2, 2023 / William Astore
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When It Comes to the US Military, Nothing Succeeds Like Failure When It Comes to the US Military, Nothing Succeeds Like Failure
Constant warfare and preparations for more of it overseas have led only to costly defeats, and the budget just keeps getting bigger.
Jan 19, 2023 / William Astore