2. If you read the Constitution, you'll see that even the basic notion of a large standing military has no place in this free nation. If I were to enlist in the military and my first assignment was anything other than a post on the Mexican border to protect this country from an ongoing foreign invasion, then I'd say my military service is a pointless waste of time and energy.
1. Not sure what destructive social engineering other than the current debacle... I am not familiar with anything akin to what is transpiring now. A solid congress and a conservative president can, as it is only policy, not law that makes open sodomites acceptable.
2. Agreed, and that is why the congress must appropriate funds every two years to fund the Army. No funds, no Army, the founders kinda thought of that issue. The standing army you are referring to is commonly called “law enforcement” today.... Posse comitatus laws still preclude the enforcement of civil law by regular Army forces, excepting rebellion and insurrection per the constitution.... Since you are not in the military nor a veteran you neither have experience nor intention so your “if I were to enlist” is pure conjecture and irrelevant posturing.
Finally, all of these issues stem from a weak congress- the result of a weak constituency across the board. At least Trump and maybe Cruz have the electorate interested in change....
Regards;
“...a large standing military has no place in this free nation...”
You need to look outside our borders. It should then all make sense.