When war goes corporate

Tomdispatch.com by Chalmers Johnson | Jul. 31, 2008 (Opinion)

The military-industrial complex has changed radically since World War II or even the height of the Cold War. The private sector is now fully ascendant. The uniformed air, land and naval forces of the country as well as its intelligence agencies, including the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), the NSA (National Security Agency), the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency), and even clandestine networks entrusted with the dangerous work of penetrating and spying ... Full Story »

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James Canning
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 by James Canning - Oct. 1, 2008

This story has to be read several times, but is well worth the effort. While I do not agree with the author that the CIA should be abolished, I share his concern (and Robert Gates') that the foreign policy of this country is getting militarized in a dangerous fashion. The staggering sums spent on intelligence are almost beyond comprehension. The vast expenditures on mercenaries is putting the security of the US in danger.

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