We Chose War, Violence, and Hatred

By WJ Astore, LA Progressive

Even as America’s leaders acted to accelerate fossil fuel production, despite all the warnings about climate change, they squandered $6 trillion on the Iraq and Afghan wars. That’s money that would have made a dramatic difference in preparing America for climate change, while also facilitating alternative energy sources. That is $6 trillion that would have created millions of “green” jobs in America.

Cuban flag and sculpture of Che Guevara on facade of Ministry of Interior, Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana, Cuba on January 28, 2009, on the 50th anniversay of the revolution.

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