How US Politicians Profit from Global Conflict

 

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U.S. politicians are engaged in a lucrative system that promotes death and destruction, often because they are literally paid to encourage war. The belief among some American politicians that they control the world stems from two foundational elements: the U.S. holds the largest military power (built primarily for offensive actions, as the U.S. rarely defends its own soil) and the US Dollar remains the world’s reserve currency.

The Engine of Corruption: The Military-Industrial Complex

It is an open secret that the financial lifelines of many U.S. politicians are tied directly to the Military-Industrial Complex (MIC). They receive substantial funds to promote war, death, and destruction—appearing on prime-time television to advocate for aggressive foreign policy.

Major defense contractors are the largest contributors to electoral campaigns, donating to both Republicans and Democrats to ensure that the U.S. remains committed to perpetual conflict. Key contributors include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX (Raytheon), and General Dynamics.

This financial relationship goes deeper: members of the Senate and Congress reportedly own shares in the defense companies they help fund through policy decisions.

Case Study: The Warmonger’s Chief

Senator Lindsey Graham is cited as the "warmonger’s chief" and an epitome of this system. Graham's political campaigns draw heavily from the MIC; he reportedly raised $2.9 million, with the majority coming from defense contractors.

This system has led to a drastic increase in his personal wealth. When Graham started his Senate career in 2003, his net worth was $90,000. By 2018, it had grown to $3 million, and it is projected to reach $5 million by 2025, despite his annual salary being approximately $174,000.

Profiting from Global Conflict

Politicians like Graham actively promote "forever wars," continuously brainwashing citizens into believing that conflict is necessary.

1. Ukraine and Taiwan: Graham equates countries like Ukraine (used to "poke Russia") and Taiwan (used to "poke China") as strategic assets that allow the U.S. to sell its weaponry. He advocated that Ukraine should "fight till the last man" and that the Russian military "must be destroyed". Furthermore, money sent as aid to Ukraine is described as being "laundered" back to the MIC, as Ukraine uses those funds to purchase equipment from American defense contractors.
2. Israel and Iran: The source identifies the Israel-Iran situation as the "bread and butter" issue for some politicians. Graham has made extreme statements, suggesting that if America fails to support Israel, "God will pull the plug on us". His dedication to this cause is so absolute that he threatened to "crush" the economies of U.S. allies if they attempted to arrest Israeli leaders.

Confessions of "Crimes Against Humanity"

This deep connection also shields politicians from accountability. When the International Criminal Court (ICC) began investigations into Israel, Graham advocated for the court's complete dismantlement. In doing so, he effectively confessed that the U.S. also commits crimes against humanity, arguing that destroying the court was necessary to prevent it from targeting U.S. officials next.

The willingness of these elites to promote conflict is further illustrated by the U.S. government's renaming of the "Ministry of Defense" to the "Department of War" (or Department of Defense, previously the Department of War), indicating they are no longer trying to deceive the public about their true focus.

The system of corruption is perpetuated by these interconnected groups: the deep state, the Israeli lobby, the military-industrial complex, and the politicians who mutually benefit from continued warfare.

While billions of dollars are available for foreign aid and conflict promotion, Americans face severe domestic issues, including extensive homelessness. Despite the elites pushing "forever wars," many American citizens do not want war and are increasingly disapproving of U.S. foreign policy, with a growing number supporting Palestine over Israel.