Support the Troops!
Today is Veteran's Day; the day we're supposed to show gratitude toward the Military, for serving their country. But what are they doing that deserves our gratitude? First, let me say, the United States government doesn't "Support the Troops" nearly as well as they should; granted, they have plenty of food, medicine, housing, etc. But, why are we in so many wars, all the time? How many wars did WE start, that didn't need to be started? War is a highly profitable business. Companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin make billions of dollars in profit, annually. They manufacture and sell things like rockets, airplanes, rotorcraft, satellites, telecommunications equipment, defense systems, and missiles....worldwide. Yes, they supply both sides! Time Magazine ran an article on the five most profitable companies, who make money from endless wars around the world. You can read that article here . And the Recruiters are out in full force, every time th...