–NATO shakes down its taxpayers for 5% of GDP in outrageous investment in fear
Opinion by Mathew Carr
June 24-25, 2025 — The six ways taxpayers pay for warmongering
One–higher oil prices, more money for President Donald Trump’s fossil-fuel mates.
Two–higher inflation, oil impacts everything. Natural gas prices are linked to oil so that pushes electricity higher.
Three–fear of war — we all pay because of the heightened anxiety, especially the children; to his credit, Mr Trump criticised both Israel and Iran for breaching the ceasefire; “they’ve been fighting so long, they don’t know what the fuck they are doing.” …but even this… is ….Trump blaming other people as he enriches his mates.
Four–higher government costs for war — the taxpayers pay for the weapons, then to replenish weapons at even higher prices … and for all the politicians flying about burning more fossil fuels, flailing their arms while they stay in expensive hotels, at the expense of taxpayers (peacetalks are expensive).
Five–delayed climate action, as politicians are distracted by violence and fear.
Six–higher temperatures, more storms, flooding, droughts…sky-high food prices.
Trump’s hedge-fund and banking mates make money on each market move — up or down — because of spreads, fees…and a lack of a tax on financial transactions.
This list first appeared here:
See this TikTok on Associated Press (CIA) for further context
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdUKcgjt/
NATO meets today. Wednesday. (Correct)
Final word: Spending on climate protection is the best form of defence spending.
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