[Platapus]

Originally Posted by MothBalls

It's just that time again. Think about it.

Ever since the end of WWII, the US has always been engaged in a military conflict somewhere in the world., and has always had an enemy on the horizon. When things start to quiet down, the media stars reporting that "someone-something-somewhere" in the world is the new threat to America, democracy or freedom.

When Iraq and Afghanistan started to wind down, the headlines were full of the 'threats' from North Korea and Iran, and minor threats from a few South American dictators (who quickly decided to shut the hell up). North Korea isn't stupid, they know we are looking for our next target, even they chilled out.

The US can not survive unless the military industrial complex is kept feed and productive. We can't keep building more beans\bullets\bombs unless we use the ones in stock. We just need a new target, and it looks like Iran is on the top of the list.

Fire up the propaganda machine, we need a new enemy to keep our economy alive.

There is wisdom in these words. It is sad, but perhaps wise.