America
is a heavy hitter in all respects. Concerning all disciplines
practised in the free world we get an abundance of input form Uncle
Sam. This is especially true for the Art of War. Does America care
anymore if it wins or loses the small wars it engages. Win or lose
the odd regional conflict or mission, it matters little. It will not
change American lives. The vast military complex which supports US
dominance of the world spends enormous amounts of funds each year.
More than ten times the rest of the world combined.
Of
course the US army can beat anyone it wishes, if it so wished at any
cost. But it doesn't. Iraq and Afghanistan have been exercise yards
for the military to spend the budget and maintain an opposition fit
enough to justify continuing with the defence budget Never clear the
desk completely. Always leave a little bit to do for the next day.
Professional
military standards for this policy need to be highly maintained.
American and European peoples would revolt against this wanton use of
monies for useless and often non productive campaigns if the army was
to get out of control and defame and corrupt values of decency we all
share or aspire to share.
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| WikiLeaks Trials: The video which shocked the world. Innocent civilians including children were gunned down from an attack helicopter. The video, reminiscent of a computer game, brought US military standards into disrepute. The whistle blower Bradely Manning and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are put through due process. Picture 2012. Click on picture to enlarge |
Keeping
the pressure on a huge operation such as the US army to capture and
hold the moral high ground is essential and can come easier form
within. Whistle blowing is good for democracy and good for army
public relations even if it exposes the vilest and worst behaviour of
human nature in warfare. That's what war is really about. Controlling
worst of human nature. Better trained armies leave better legacies
after the fight is over. Especially when money, trade and influence
is involved. War is a business just like everything else. Always has
been. America has a global war company employing hundreds of
thousands. America should view its whistle blowers as valuable
contributors to policing the standards of professional and honourable
conduct rather than Court Marshall them as traitors.
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