While the good general makes some very valid observations, he needs to go look in the mirror.  All of these adventures have generally been enthusiastically supported by military leadership.  Why?  Because it helps validate our massive war machine and creates opportunities for career advancement.  

They're also promoted by the military industry since they make Billion$ off of manufacturing and developing weapons systems. There's a revolving door between military leadership and the military industry.

Ample blame to go around.

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