Tag Archives: war economy

Linus Pauling VFP Chapter hosts Tax Day event

Posted on May 13, 2022 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

The US will spend $800 billion this year on militarism. How would you spend $800 billion to make the world better? Continue reading →

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Tax day event: Let’s Use Our Taxes for a Better World, April 16, Corvallis

Posted on March 22, 2022 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

UPDATE, 4/14/22: Join us April 16 and hear more about a VFP co-sponsored resolution we hope to have the Corvallis City Council to pass which would divest city investments from weapons maker companies. More here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tn55mlg8hxy7539/2022-02-13%20CDfW%20resolution%20v4.pdf?dl=0 ALSO, please have a … Continue reading →

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Green-washing the military is BS

Posted on June 13, 2019 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

…or PR. Don’t believe for a minute that the Pentagon is trying to save the planet by using solar panels on roof tops and bio-fuels in their jets.

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Missile Defense: Schumer’s push for program in New York is off-target

Posted on May 24, 2013 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Beyond a New York or east coast issue, the ballistic missile defense system appears alive and well…if we allow it. The Buffalo News — May 23, 2013.  By William D. Hartung, Director of the Arms and Security Project at the Center … Continue reading →

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Do your budget priorities match the Pentagon’s?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

War versus domestic programs.  You decide. We found the numbers in this Bloomberg report on the war costs in Afghanistan stunning. Let’s grab just a few to make a point. Since we invaded Afghanistan in October 2001, the U.S. has spent $468.5 billion or … Continue reading →

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Red Herring Alert: Defense Cuts Kill Jobs and Wreck Local Economies

Posted on November 17, 2012 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Patently False! Remember that quote from President Eisenhower? Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are … Continue reading →

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New “War Crimes Times” on the Street

Posted on October 4, 2012 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

After just finishing the recently published fall 2012 edition of War Crimes Times, I must compliment the crew at VFP Chapter 099 for their increasingly excellent work. See their website to read the latest edition online, or if you’re anywhere … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Message …

Posted on May 28, 2012 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

… from the late Howard Zinn, once active and now honorary member of Veterans For Peace. Excerpt: “Memorial Day should be a day for putting flowers on graves and planting trees. Also, for destroying the weapons of death that endanger … Continue reading →

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