Lies And Deceit In A Crumbling Economy

Look at US war expenditures ­much of it secret to most US taxpayers. The Pentagon wants a $40-billion increase in its new budget for this year, while millions of American children go to bed each night without enough food, and millions of elderly do not have enough food or medical care. (3) Poverty is now rampant throughout the United States. "In an unprecedented move, Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked top military officers and civilian officials to sign non-disclosure forms in which they agree not to reveal deliberations about the politically charged budget." (4)