Tag: Pentagon
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Scott Ritter: We Suck as a Society
“We wrap ourselves in a cocoon of perceived comfort” By Scott Ritter and Alex from Reporterfy Media Scott Ritter provides a deep dive into the geopolitical aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting key players, historical context, and the current state of affairs in U.S. A Note from Tom. Please don’t look away. Please forgive the…
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The Pentagon Fails Its Audit Again—and Again and Again and Again and Again and Again
The Pentagon repeated its history of audit failure for the sixth consecutive year, unable to account for $1.9 trillion of its $3.8 trillion in assets. Despite the failures, Congress continues to increase Pentagon spending every year. Since the first failed audit in 2018, Congress approved approximately $3.9 trillion in Pentagon spending, with billions flowing unaccounted…
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When 80 percent of US generals go to work for arms makers
A Quincy Institute report highlights a potential conflict of interest as approximately 80% of retired four-star generals and admirals join the arms sector. This revolving door could unduly influence defense policy and inflate the Pentagon budget. Critics suggest implementing preventative measures, such as extended “cooling-off periods” and greater transparency.
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Hyping Ukraine Counteroffensive, US Press Chose Propaganda Over Journalism
It has been clear for some time that US corporate news media have explicitly taken a side on the Ukraine War.