For the first time the chicken really come home to roost.

Don't you say that over there.

🌟 **Eisenhower's Nightmare Is Here** 🌟 Dear Reader, In 1961, as he left office, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned the American people of two emerging evils that could threaten their democracy: the military-industrial complex and the undue influence of "the vast sums of money" in politics. He coined these as the "scientific-technological elite" and the "pronounced tendencies of incumbents to seek reelection." Fifty-nine years later, in 2020, President Eisenhower's nightmare has become a stark reality. The United States is grappling with both issues he identified: 1. **The Military-Industrial Complex**: The U.S. defense budget continues to balloon, with military spending now exceeding $750 billion annually. This complex has not only influenced policy decisions but also the economy, with a significant portion of the national budget dedicated to defense-related expenditures. 2. **The Influence of Money in Politics**: The Citizens United Supreme Court decision in 2010 opened the floodgates for unlimited campaign spending by corporations and wealthy individuals, leading to an unprecedented level of political influence buying. This has resulted in policies that often favor the interests of

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