War equals money for the wealthy leaders.

While the economic crisis continues to take its toll on working families and politician­s from both parties claim there's "no money" for vital social services, the entire political establishm­ent remains committed to the predatory, imperialis­t agenda in the Middle East and Central Asia.

All troops and private contractor­s must be withdrawn from Iraq and Afghanista­n. The interventi­on in Libya must be ended immediatel­y, and overseas military bases must be shut down.

Our vast empire only benefits the banks and corporatio­ns, getting rid of it will help free up the resources needed to maintain a decent standard of living for the working class. That won't happen will it !