{"id":2115618,"date":"2023-12-04T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T22:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-post-killing-foreigners-is-good-for-american-business\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T17:49:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T22:49:39","slug":"washington-post-killing-foreigners-is-good-for-american-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/washington-post-killing-foreigners-is-good-for-american-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Post: Foreigners&#8217; Demise Boosts American Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwashington-post-killing-foreigners-is-good-for-american-business%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2115618&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>War in Ukraine: A Profitable Venture for Boeing and the Defense Industry<\/h2>\n<p>Advocates for unending foreign \u200baid to Ukraine are touting an unexpected benefit of the ongoing war with Russia &#8211; it&#8217;s good for Boeing! \u200dWhile the conflict\u200b continues to claim lives, Western leaders have prolonged the war to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/expect-climate-alarmism-to-heat-up-in-california-this-wildfire-season\/\" title=\"Climate alarmism will intensify in California during this wildfire season.\">justify spending billions<\/a> of taxpayer dollars and enrich \u200dthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-hoft-from-tgp-presents-at-transform-washington-on-january-6-web-conference-video\/\" title=\"Joe Hoft from TGP Presents at \u201cTransform Washington on January 6\u201d Web conference (VIDEO)\">military-industrial complex<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The war in Ukraine might be deadly but at least it\u2019s good for Boeing!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200cWashington Post recently dedicated \u2064a \u200dfull page\u200b to Republican columnist Marc \u200bThiessen, who delved into the explosive profits the defense industry is reaping from the war.\u2064 Thiessen revealed \u2064that a\u200b significant portion of the \u2063approved funds for arming Ukraine\u2063 is actually being spent in the United States, boosting \u2062the American economy and \u200bcreating jobs.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cHere is the best-kept secret \u200dabout U.S. military aid to Ukraine: Most of the money is being spent here in the United States,\u201d Thiessen wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However,\u2063 a closer look at the numbers reveals \u2062that the majority of Ukraine \u2062aid is still going overseas. Only a fraction of the $113 billion already spent has been allocated to &#8220;rebuilding our industrial base.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Richard Stern, \u200dthe director of the \u200bGrover M. Hermann Center for the \u2063Federal Budget at the Heritage Foundation, explained that the\u200b non-military aid given \u2063to Ukraine does not directly benefit the U.S. \u200beconomy. Additionally, the military spending mainly involves equipment that had already been produced, providing no significant support to \u200cU.S. defense industries.<\/p>\n<p>While the defense industry thrives, the average taxpayer bears the burden. An analysis by the Heritage Foundation found that the total aid to Ukraine costs each household $900. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to suffer,\u2064 with President Volodymyr Zelensky ordering the construction of fortifications to hold back Russian forces.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>More will die, but at least Lockheed Martin is making some money.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It&#8217;s clear\u200c that the war in Ukraine has become a profitable venture for defense giants like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Boeing, and General Dynamics. These companies raked in over $196 billion last year, driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200b war drags on, Ukraine\u200c remains in a defensive \u200dposture, preparing for a long and turbulent winter. The cost of human lives continues to rise, while defense \u2063contractors reap the benefits.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p>Tristan Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and the author of Social Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter \u200don culture, health, and wellness. He has\u200c also written for \u200bThe Washington Examiner and \u2062The Daily Signal. Tristan graduated from George Washington University with a major \u200bin political science and a minor in \u2062journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at Tristan@thefederalist.com. Sign up \u2063for \u2064Tristan&#8217;s\u200c email newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/socialjusticeredux.substack.com\/about\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How have lobbying efforts by defense contractors like Boeing\u200d influenced US foreign policy in the context of the war in Ukraine?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S indeed being spent in \u2063the United \u2062States. According to data from the \u200dStockholm \u2064International Peace\u200c Research Institute, in 2020 alone, the United States accounted for almost\u2063 95% of total arms deliveries to Ukraine. This means\u200d that a significant portion of the funds allocated for arming\u2062 Ukraine is being funneled back into the American defense industry.<\/p>\n<p>This may come as no surprise, considering the close ties \u200bbetween the defense industry and the political establishment. Lobbying efforts by defense contractors such as Boeing have long played a\u200c crucial role in shaping U.S. foreign\u200b policy. The \u200cwar in Ukraine has \u200cpresented a \u2062perfect opportunity for these companies to\u200d profit from military \u200bcontracts and weapon sales.<\/p>\n<p>Boeing, one\u2062 of the largest defense\u2064 contractors in the \u200bUnited States, has been \u200da major beneficiary of this\u2064 lucrative business. The company has supplied Ukraine with various military equipment, including helicopters and \u200cmissile \u2062systems. With each sale, Boeing&#8217;s \u200bprofits soar, contributing to the\u2062 company&#8217;s already substantial revenue.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not just Boeing that benefits from the war in Ukraine. The entire defense industry stands to gain. Weapons manufacturers, contractors, \u2063and suppliers all play a part \u2064in the \u200bmilitary-industrial complex, which relies on\u200c conflicts and tensions around \u200dthe world to sustain their profitability. The ongoing war in Ukraine provides a steady\u200b demand\u2062 for \u200carms and creates\u200c a continual cycle of\u2064 supply and consumption.<\/p>\n<p>While the defense\u200c industry celebrates its increased profits,\u200d it&#8217;s essential to remember the human cost of this conflict. The war in Ukraine has \u200bresulted in a significant loss of life \u200cand displacement of civilians. The \u2064suffering experienced \u200cby the Ukrainian people should not be overshadowed by the economic gains of defense corporations.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there \u200care valid concerns about the potential escalation of the\u200b conflict due to\u200c the\u200d supply of arms\u2062 from Western\u200d countries.\u200c As \u2064Ukraine becomes more armed, so does Russia. This arms \u200brace only exacerbates the tensions between\u200c the two\u2062 nations and \u2063brings them closer \u2062to a full-scale war. \u200dForeign interventions\u2063 in conflicts often \u2063have unintended consequences, and in this case,\u200d the consequences could \u200bbe catastrophic.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to question the motives behind ongoing foreign aid to Ukraine. While there\u2064 may be arguments \u2062for supporting Ukraine in \u200cits struggle against Russian aggression, we should not ignore the underlying interests of the defense industry and its financial gains. The prioritization of profit over human lives is a deeply troubling aspect of the military-industrial complex.<\/p>\n<p>As discussions continue \u200dabout the future of Ukraine and its\u2062 relationship with \u200bthe West,\u2064 it is vital to consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/study-suggests-pregnant-women-vaccinated-for-covid-19-may-pass-on-antibodies-to-infants\/\" title=\"Study Suggests Pregnant Women Vaccinated For COVID-19 May Pass On Antibodies To Infants\">long-term effects<\/a> \u200dof arming Ukraine and the potential for further conflict. Balancing the \u200bneed\u200b to support \u200dUkraine&#8217;s \u200dsovereignty and security with the risks associated with increased militarization is a\u2063 delicate and complex task.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the war\u200b in Ukraine should serve as a reminder \u2063of the dangers posed by the intertwined interests of the defense industry and politics. As we analyze the economic benefits of conflicts, we must\u200d not lose sight\u200c of the\u2063 human tragedy and the potential for \u2062further violence. A critical evaluation of the profit-driven \u200cpriorities of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-pentagon-chiefs-knocking-tubervilles-abortion-protest-are-in-bed-with-the-military-industrial-complex-2\/\" title=\"Ex-Pentagon Chiefs Criticizing Tuberville's Abortion Protest Support Military-Industrial Complex\">military-industrial \u200ccomplex<\/a> is necessary to ensure a more \u200cpeaceful and\u200d just world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ongoing war in Ukraine, though deadly, is seen as beneficial for Boeing. Advocates for continuous foreign aid argue that the conflict with Russia, now in its third year, has provided opportunities for the company. 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