"For thousands of years, war has been a favorite way for the rich to make money and consolidate power. High risk, high (material) reward. Despite recent volatility, the US stock market has been consistently driven higher by war and the inevitable rebuilding efforts, turning conflict into profit for wealthy shareholders, institutional investors and, these days, hedge funds."
"This conflict is not about human rights. It is about power, profit and oil. It has little to do with the well-being of Iranians, Israelis, Americans or anyone else."
"Without a broad-based, cross-class alliance, anti-war efforts like my family's are justified and right, but also isolated and ineffective."
War has been a means for the rich to gain power and wealth for thousands of years. The US stock market has thrived on war and subsequent rebuilding efforts, benefiting wealthy shareholders and hedge funds. Current leaders continue to leverage conflict for domestic support, prioritizing profit and power over human rights. Anti-war protests have occurred historically, but there remains a disconnect between anti-war activists and the working-class individuals serving in the military. Without a broad-based alliance, anti-war efforts risk being isolated and ineffective.
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