Always at War With Something --

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, if not before, it has become clear that the US government isn't crazy about being at peace. We're nearly always at war with something: nations, drugs, even the abstract concept of "terror."  A country founded on the conquest of the Native American population is restlessly paranoid in the absence of real or perceived threats. We appear to be uncomfortable if we don't have an enemy within our sights.   Through the funds that you contribute, Truthout is able to look at the long-term damage of our national preoccupation with war - a task that's all the more crucial at a time when many news outlets are caught up with the process of politics instead of the substance of policy. Think of a nation that could spend hundreds of billions dollars less on war and, as a result, spend hundreds of billions of dollars more on education and projects that would advance our standard of living and quality of life. Without the filtering influence of advertising, Truthout trenchantly exposes the obstacles to peace and offers a vision to move beyond ceaseless war.    We need your support to continue doing this work. Help us provide a corrective lens through which to see our nation's future by donating now.   Click here to donate. (Truthout is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 20-0031641) You can also donate by check, made payable to: Truthout, P.O. Box 276414, Sacramento, CA 95827 (Please include your email address on your check.) Or call in your donation: (213) 489-1971 Sincerely, Mark Karlin Editor of BuzzFlash at Truthout ---------- Support Truthout with a tax-deductible donation by clicking here. To ensure you receive our messages please add the following address to your email address book: messenger@truthout.org Click here to Subscribe Our Privacy Policy  Click here to Unsubscribe Truthout is a proud member of the Newspaper Guild/CWA, Local 36047