End Endless Wars
Overview
US has been at war for 20+ years. End all wars of choice and bring troops home.
Key Takeaways
- US at war continuously since 2001
- 7 countries currently targeted by US military
- Trillions spent, hundreds of thousands dead
- End regime change wars
- Bring all troops home
Deep Dive
The US has been at war continuously since 2001—Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan. These wars were sold as necessary for national security but were actually about oil, weapons profits, and imperialism. They cost $8 trillion, killed hundreds of thousands, created refugee crises, and made America less safe by generating anti-American sentiment. End all wars of choice, bring troops home, close foreign bases, and focus on diplomacy.
Real-World Impact
Ending wars would save trillions, save lives, and allow investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure at home. **Featured Speech:** Watch Bernie Sanders' prophetic "Against the Iraq War" floor speech from 2002 (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bernie+Sanders+Iraq+War+Speech+2002) where he warned against the disastrous Iraq War and its consequences, standing as one of the few voices of reason in Congress.
Knowledge Check
How much have the post-9/11 wars cost?
Take Action
Knowledge without action is just information. Here are concrete steps you can take to advocate for this policy:
Oppose War Spending
Contact representatives demanding they vote against war funding and military action.
Support Peace Groups
Join organizations like CodePink, Win Without War, or Veterans For Peace.
Protest Military Action
Organize protests when the US threatens new wars. Make anti-war resistance visible.