Have you ever noticed that, when there’s some crisis overseas, the debate on American media takes place between those who want to use bombs, and those who want to use bigger bombs? Never is it seriously considered that we should not get involved.
Bombs? Or More Bombs?
Ted Rall
Ted Rall is a syndicated political cartoonist for Andrews McMeel Syndication, WhoWhatWhy.org and Counterpoint. He is a frequent contributor to The Wall Street Journal, a graphic novelist and author of many books of art and prose, and an occasional war correspondent. He is, recently, the author of the graphic novel "The Stringer."
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I finished “After we kill you” yesterday in one sitting (Thanks, Ted)
I was struck by one comparison – we’ve spent $229 billion blowing Afghanistan to hell and back. But according to the World Bank, we could have rebuilt Afghanistan for a mere $18 billion.
Hmmm, lifelong friends for $18B, or sworn enemies for $229B. What am I missing here?
Ted, will you be selling signed copies any time soon?
It’s called the economic system of the very serious people, you know, efficient allocation of resources.
“Never is it seriously considered that we should not get involved.” Amen.
“Former Senator & POW”?
What am I missing here????
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Senator and former POW?
Senator and future ICC defendant?
Shouldn’t the sign in the background read “ISIS Crisis”? I’m gonna trademark that…
But, Ted, isn’t it obvious that – if bombs are good (and bombs are always good !), – then more bombs are better ? More profits for the manufacturers, more prestige and power for the military – what’s not to like ?…
Henri