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Originally Posted by Craig
I understand that it's complex, but I hope they are not just talking about rearranging the deck chairs. I think they need to completely rethink the mission of the military for the next 50 years and act accordingly. I'm not sure I want the US military to have that much capability to move massive amounts troops to the ME; if the military has less capability, future administrations might be less likely to use it for "ill-advised" missions. Maybe the only way to control this beast is to de-fund it?
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I'm not sure I agree entirely. I'd certainly like to see more restraint from future leadership, but at the same time, I want them to have the tools necessary to get the job done as quickly as possible when necessary, too. Taking those tools away, in my opinion, would be a grave mistake.
The best way to control the "beast" is probably to avoid electing cowboys as CinC. Don't hamstring our defense in the meantime.