The Real Winners in the Ukraine War are the Arms Manufacturers

It is not hard to imagine the euphoria currently sweeping through the manufacturers of war machines in the United States.

A U.S. Soldier from 2nd Cavalry Regiment fires a FGM-148 Javelin during a combined arms live fire training exercise for Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area near Tapa, Estonia on June 19, 2016. (Minnesota National Guard by Sgt. 1st Class Ben Houtkooper)

Historically, American Republicans have been the “war hawks” in Congress. They also happen to be the party of big business — as in, corporations are people.