Money is Power: A Discussion of War, Wealth, and The Corruption Where They Collide
Nov 03, 2023
As-Salaam-Alaikum everyone! Welcome back to Muslim Women Invest.
Today's topic is very close to my heart: the plight of the Palestinian people.
The genocide of the Palestinian people happening in Gaza is something that we have all contributed to. I know this is a huge statement to make, but I can honestly tell you that we are all—in some way, shape, or form—liable for what has happened.
We have seen again and again that money is power in today’s world. Our tax dollars are funding this. The Arab states around the Palestinians are completely quiet. Our governments are not listening to our demands for a ceasefire.
People might have woken up to this reality on October 7th, 2023, but this is not a new situation. This has been going on for the past 75 years. But how did we get to this point, how are we responsible, and how can we begin to take power back?
The Corruption of Undistributed Wealth
A short time ago, Israel—which, in my opinion, is a terrorist state—declared what they call a war.
I take objection to the term “war,” simply because you wage a war against an equal power. You do not wage war against civilians who do not have an army, a navy, or an air force.
The criminal state of Israel is armed by US tax dollars, so this is not a situation of equal footing. Hence, we cannot call it a war. But I digress.
So how did we get to this point, and what does money have to do with it?
Firstly, we have a military-industrial complex, which means that war profits the whole industry. One of the stocks that was up two weeks ago was that of a defense contractor. There are many people who make money because they sell these missiles, bombs, and other weapons of mass destruction.
It’s so painful that we work so hard, then our tax dollars go to funding these defense contractors.
Even if you believe so, they are absolutely not helping the American people. They’re not providing us with healthcare. They are not improving our homelessness situation. They are not improving our food insecurity.
They are doing nothing for us on our soil. Instead, they are busy killing, maiming, murdering, and looting in other countries.
Money is power. The people with money make the decisions. This is why I want to point out that when wealth is not distributed, it brings about a lot of corruption.
Any person with even a shred of integrity will agree that money is power, absolute wealth means absolute power, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. A surplus of concentrated wealth is of no use to the general public. And you and I have cumulatively allowed this to happen by not taking part in the economy. By not becoming self-sufficient. By not ensuring wealth is spread out.
Money is power. And when we ignore our financial situations, we give up our power. We let anyone and everyone exploit us.
I implore you to realize this: financial literacy is no longer a privilege. It is no longer a pastime. It is a duty.
It is not something only for people who have PhDs. It's not something meant only for people who have studied finance.
It is for you. It is for every person who wants to have a life full of self-respect and dignity.
I implore you to seek this education for yourself, to encourage your friends to seek this education, to encourage your family to seek this education, and to seek this education for your children. If money is power, then by improving your financial education, you can empower yourself and so many people around you.
You have a duty to yourself. You have a duty to so many other people, but first and foremost to yourself.
I welcome you to join me in this financial revolution where we as mothers can rise up and protect our children. We can protect ourselves. We can protect our families. But we must become financially independent. We cannot allow ourselves to be exploited any longer.
More Money, More Power, More Change
I want you to understand this topic from a financial standpoint, because this is not the end of all conflicts.
If you see a conflict anywhere, I promise you, somebody is making money from human tragedy. And if we want this to change, we cannot sit idly by.
I want you to consider what is happening around the globe. Change will only come when you are going to work towards changing yourself. Change always comes from individuals.
So we have to change. We have to become financially literate. Money is power, and change requires power. If we want the power to change anything, we need to get our finances in order.
Do you have a financial plan in place? Because if you don't have the financial strength to help yourself, you are useless to other people.
You have to help yourself. You have to become financially strong. You have to become your own cheerleader.
If you don’t have a financial plan, and you want to create one, I invite you to join me on November 10th, 11th, and 12th for my upcoming masterclass, which is an hour-long masterclass. You will leave it with a financial plan that works for you and your family that is simple, actionable, and tax-efficient. It will save you from making all the expensive mistakes that I have made, which will give you peace of mind as you proceed.
I have taught over 160 families to date, and I have been an investor myself for the past 21 years. I can help you prepare in order to protect your family’s dignity and well-being. The link to join is in the show notes below.
I want you to think again of how we came to this situation, who is profiting from this war, and how you can take part in the economy so that wealth does not accumulate amongst a small group of people.
My heart goes out to everybody who is feeling heavy, helpless, and restless. My heart goes out to everyone who wants this to end. I am with you.
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