It is a collaboration between the government, the high-up military personel and the military's corporate suppliers that ensures everyone involved becomes and stays wealthy and influential.
The growth of the military-industrial complex
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's concerns about the military-industrial complex are best illustrated by the scenario where defense contractors and military leaders exert significant influence over government policy, prioritizing military spending and intervention over diplomacy and social programs. This dynamic can lead to a cycle where military interests shape national priorities, potentially resulting in unnecessary conflicts and a diversion of resources from essential domestic needs. Eisenhower warned that this relationship could undermine democratic processes and the welfare of citizens, highlighting the dangers of excessive militarization.
The military-industrial complex
Because the end of the Cold War made it seemingly unnecessary
The growth (and dangers) of the Military-Industrial Complex
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President Dwight Eisenhower famously warned the U.S. about the "military-industrial complex" in his farewell address.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, near the end of his second term.
The growth of the military-industrial complex
The power of the military-industrial complex.
The Military Industrial Complex
Look up his famous farewell address about the military-industrial complex.
Warned us about the military/industrial complex
That the military-industrial complex would become too powerful
He warned about the establishment of the military industrial complex. This means that the entire focus of the government would be geared to a military and industry that would benefit from war.
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