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John,
It’s been more than 60 years since President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned us against the "Military Industrial Complex" and yet we still haven’t taken his advice seriously.
The danger of misplaced power he warned of is here, with the Pentagon's budget climbing closer and closer towards a budget of nearly one trillion dollars a year.
This massive budget creates both a culture of militarism and endless war while preventing vital resources from being spent on priorities that would actually help the American people.
We do not have to accept this current situation as inevitable. We can take steps to change the status quo and redirect resources towards programs that truly benefit all Americans.
Read our message below and then send a clear message to Congress, we can advocate for peace and diplomacy over militarism.
Demand Congress reduce the power of the military industrial complex by reducing the Pentagon budget.
Together we will push Congress to choose peace and diplomacy over militarism.
- Amanda
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John,
As we mark the anniversary of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's historic "military industrial complex" speech, it is a timely reminder to reflect on his wise words.
“Our toil, resources, and livelihood are all involved.
So is the very structure of our society.
The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist."
Today, we see the truth in his words with the Pentagon's budget approved at $858 billion last month -- $40 billion more than President Biden had even requested.
When our nation spends too much money on the Pentagon, it not only diverts valuable resources from programs that could help those most in need, it also makes it seem like being always ready for war is normal.
This is why it is crucial for legislators to heed President Eisenhower's cautionary words and take action to reduce the budget allocated to the Pentagon.
Sign on now to tell Congress they must divert funds from the military and redirect them towards programs that would enhance the well-being of all Americans.
It’s important to remember that hundreds of billions of dollars spent at the Pentagon year after year doesn't bring true safety, it brings war and with it pain and suffering.
To make a more peaceful world, we need to focus on funding programs like healthcare and education that would bring about peace, not endless conflict.
By downsizing the Pentagon's budget we can make a better future for everyone both in the United States and worldwide.
Add your name now to tell Congress that they must move to decrease the Pentagon budget and to create a peaceful and prosperous future for all.
Together we will push Congress to choose peace and diplomacy over militarism.
- Amanda
Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund
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