In this segment Jimmy argues that perpetual war benefits defense contractors and financial interests while ordinary citizens and soldiers bear the costs, drawing on Julian Assange’s claim that the Afghanistan war functioned as a way to transfer public money into the hands of transnational security networks. Jimmy highlights comments from Lockheed Martin’s CEO describing weapons demand as “permanent” and quotes former CIA official Joe Kent’s argument that the defense industry’s business model depends on continuous conflict rather than simply preparing for national defense. Along with Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger, Jimmy connects these arguments to Liz Truss’s criticism of unelected power, Donald Trump’s earlier antiwar rhetoric, and Major General Smedley Butler’s description of war as a racket that enriches a few at the expense of many. The discussion also includes broader claims about the origins of major wars and Pearl Harbor, with Jimmy arguing that public sacrifice and taxpayer spending repeatedly serve powerful interests rather than the public. Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dob