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Michael Parenti, “Anti-Sovietism in the Media.” Part 2 of 2

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The Justification for High Military Spending and the Role of an External Enemy

This chapter explores the reasons behind high military spending and the necessity of having an external threat to maintain such spending. It discusses the excessive costs of military contracts, the media's role in perpetuating false narratives, and the use of national security as a justification for military interventions.

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