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“The 'defense' budget is three quarters of a trillion dollars. Profits went up last year well over 25%. I guarantee you: when war becomes that profitable, we're going to see more of it.”

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Chalmers Johnson

Chalmers Johnson (August 6, 1931 - November 20, 2010) was an American author, historian, and foreign policy analyst. His work primarily focused on U.S. foreign policy in Asia, particularly the occupation and influence on Japan. more

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