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“What chiefly governs the [U.S.] military budget is the need to spend enormous sums of money in a useless way. The allegedly powerful Pentagon is simply a receptacle for wasteful expenditure, just as a city dump is the receptacle for the refuse of a city.”

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Walter Karp
Walter Karp

Walter Karp was an American journalist recognized for his political analysis and commentary. Born on May 14, 1934, and passing away on July 19, 1989, Karp made substantial contributions to journalism over several decades. more

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