MAC To Host Teach-in Event Today on War Propaganda and Astronautics
This upcoming Sunday, January 28th from 3-4:30pm, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) will host a teach-in at Cactus Club (2496 S Wentworth Ave) on the ties between war propaganda here in the U.S. and how the Astronautics Corporation of America is responsible for dealing in genocide, from Palestine to Korea.
Astronautics Corporation of America supplies integrated systems, advanced flat-panel displays, and digital avionics equipment for commercial and military aircrafts, and is headquartered in Oak Creek, WI. Astronautics has two subsidiaries in Israel, Astronautics C.A. Ltd. and CIELO Ltd, Israel. The direct ties between Israel and Astronautics must be called out for what it is: profiting off of genocide.
“Most people are not aware of this company’s existence and if they see the name it’s unlikely people would immediately guess it has any connection to the US military or Israeli Occupation Force. While it does not have the same level of infamy as something like Lockheed Martin, it is an important manufacturer for US and Israeli military equipment and directly supports the Israeli occupation of Palestine,” – Evelyn Schumann, member of the MAC
We will also dive into the history of war propaganda here in the U.S. and its insidious application to justify war and conflict around the world. Masterfully refined by the military industrial complex, propaganda here in the U.S. has played a role in drumming support for proxy wars all over the world.
“Media propaganda has always been used as a weapon in war in conjunction with the military attacks on the people. In the age of social media it can be used as a powerful tool to instill fear and support for military action. On the other hand, the age of social media can work in our favor because we can use it to teach others the true stories of what is happening and be consistent with being on the right side of history,” – Stephanie Spalatin, Education Co-Chair of MAC
Join the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee for this educational event on how the U.S, war machine sells conflict to the masses, and that companies like Astronautics profit off genocide and must be held accountable!
The Milwaukee Anti-war Committee is a grassroots anti-war organization committed to de-militarization in Milwaukee and abroad.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
