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In reply to the discussion: We anti-war protesters were right: the Iraq invasion has led to bloody chaos [View all]raouldukelives
(5,178 posts)And it created a lot of military jobs as well. Young people couldn't wait to volunteer for their country.
Oh, and also get paid, receive benefits and college tuition. But I'm sure that didn't change a thing, they'd volunteer either way.
They knew exactly what would happen. They knew exactly how much of a quagmire it would be. They just cared about the money more. Which they still do and which they always will as long we keep supporting war mongers over peace mongers.
So, yeah. Some people gathered and made a stink. Just not as big a one as Wall St investors made.
The only voice we have that matters anymore is our money. It can either support more of the same or it can be held back from the merchants of death. Granted the returns are much worse, but the peace of mind is invaluable.