In most countries in the world, the military exists primarily to maintain order within the country, as a back-up to police agencies that are usually ineffectual against any well-armed gang, to maintain order when there is civil strife, to maintain order after natural disasters, to handle rescue operations, anything requiring specialized skills and equipment.
They perform the functions that our national guard and swat teams perform. Not many militaries in the world are really configured for foreign operations.
But this is the US. All the things CFR and Odierno are talking about have traditionally been handled in the US by the National Guard for most of a century. I don’t see why that is insufficient.
I think we need to be very clear with ourselves, under what conditions are we prepared to see our military deployed on our own soil.
I can think of three. In the event of a major terror attack within the US, such as a nuclear attack. In the event of an insurrection that overwhelms the state national guard and the local police agencies. And to secure the borders.
In these cases I think the president already has the authority to deploy the military, no new law is required. There is no additional authority required for the military to aid in disaster relief. So why is CFR suddenly interested?
Well not after Eisenhower federalized the National Guard and integrated Little Rock Schools.
Nothing at all sudden about it. This is exactly the sort of "crisis" that CFR has always hoped will jump start one of their "Do-Boys" in the Oval Office onto the throne of tyranny. This scenario is a wet dream for them. Of course they'd much prefer that this country be unilaterally DISARMED first, but if it's got to be done the hard way, it's okay with them. After all, it's not their blood that will be staining the streets red. It's going to be ours.