[AnotherUnixGeek]

While they are both critical of the military industrial complex, nowhere does Eisenhower actually accuse military leaders of engaging in shooting wars to boost profits for firms

So? Look, I honor the fighting men and now the fighting women who have fought, died and shed blood for our nation. The generals who move from the Pentagon to lucrative jobs with investment firms, though - why is it suddenly unthinkable to explore their motives?

[Steven Tyler]

The folks approving purchase orders retire from Military and score a job with a weapons contractor.

What skill set is the contractor getting from the ex-military guy???