Posted on 02/01/2012 3:12:09 PM PST by rhema
I COMPLETELY understand why you think this way....believe me. However, I have only the facts that have been shared by trustworthy men.
I am not what most would consider “highly religious.” (I am not an atheist or agnostic; I'm just not “conventional” in my beliefs.)
Having said that, you sound like you have “seen the elephant” and your premise sounds extremely plausible. I believe you.
It used to be that the GO’s were highly politicized at the 3-Star level and above; now it seems to have become much more widespread. This is a byproduct of the global scope of the military-industrial complex and the quest for control of the wealth and power invested therein.
As far back as the 1920’s we were warned of this peril by no less than Lt.Gen Smedley Butler. Sadly, after retirement from the Marine Corps, "Old Gimlet Eye" (who was a legitimate war hero and a decent man) became so disenchanted with this situation that he eventually joined the far Left of his day. (My guess is that the U.S. government's extremely brutal treatment of the “Bonus Marchers” pushed him over the edge.)
As the Chinese curse implies: we are living in interesting times.
Regards,
-Geoff
Marking. Thanks!
You’re very welcome.
Thanks for your kind reply.
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