In spite of being nonsensical, I appreciate the former because it echoes the sentiment that up to today, it seems like the war profiteers have won more than any particular side in this insane "War on Drugs." Also, the circular logic of the statement fits with the theme of insanity.
I did. Too much bud threw my grammar aside. Corrected.
Congrats to the war profiteers for winning the budget to fight the war on drugs.