Wall Street, the Pentagon, and the War Machine: How Mass Communication Fuels the Empire

The Role of Wall Street

Wall Street is a major player in the war machine. Investment banks and other financial institutions provide funding for weapons manufacturers and other companies that profit from war. They also invest in companies that are involved in the reconstruction of countries that have been destroyed by war.

The war industry is a lucrative business, and Wall Street banks are eager to profit from it. They often provide loans to weapons manufacturers and other companies that are involved in the war effort, and they also invest in companies that are involved in the reconstruction of countries that have been destroyed by war.

Wall Street Pentagon War Machine (War Empire and Mass Communication Series Book 4)

by William C. Lewis

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The war industry is a major source of profit for Wall Street banks, and they have a vested interest in perpetuating the cycle of war.

The Role of the Pentagon

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the US Department of Defense. It is responsible for managing the military and for developing and implementing military policy.

The Pentagon has a vested interest in maintaining a large and powerful military. This is because the military is the primary way that the United States projects its power around the world.

The Pentagon also has a vested interest in promoting war. This is because war is the primary way that the military can justify its existence and its budget.

The Pentagon is a powerful force in the war machine, and it is difficult to challenge. However, there are a number of things that can be done to reduce the Pentagon's power and to promote peace.

The Role of Mass Communication

The mass media play a crucial role in shaping public opinion about war. They often help to justify military interventions, and they can also help to create a climate of fear and insecurity that makes people more likely to support war.

The media are not always objective in their coverage of war. They often rely on information from government sources, and they may not always question the government's motives. This can lead to biased and inaccurate reporting that can mislead the public.

The media can also play a role in promoting peace. They can help to educate the public about the causes and consequences of war, and they can also help to create a climate of understanding and cooperation.

The media are a powerful force in the war machine, and they have a responsibility to use their power wisely. They should strive to be objective and accurate in their reporting, and they should avoid promoting war.

Resisting the War Machine

The war machine is a powerful force, but it is not invincible. There are a number of things that can be done to resist the war machine and to promote peace.

One important way to resist the war machine is to educate yourself about the causes and consequences of war. This will help you to make informed decisions about war and peace, and it will also help you to resist the propaganda that is used to justify war.

Another important way to resist the war machine is to get involved in activism. This could involve attending protests, writing letters to your elected officials, or supporting organizations that are working to promote peace.

Finally, it is important to support peace candidates for office. This will help to ensure that there are people in government who are committed to promoting peace and ending the war machine.

The war machine is a complex and powerful system, but it is not invincible. There are a number of things that can be done to resist the war machine and to promote peace. By educating ourselves, getting involved in activism, and supporting peace candidates, we can help to create a more just and peaceful world.

Wall Street Pentagon War Machine (War Empire and Mass Communication Series Book 4)

by William C. Lewis

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Language	:	English
File size	:	584 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	5 pages
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