Passing the buck-
We are constantly told that The Troops are fighting for American rights & freedoms- as if the US Armed Forces function as some sort of giant civil rights organization.
When The Troops return from an undeclared war or military conflict without a victory- we are told that politicians are at fault.
June, 2009-
Here is a top US General who does not blame politicians.
We are leaving Iraq under a victory pennant.
We crushed the al-Qaeda.
Please see video at 08:04
Future of Marine Corps Operations
“Gen. Conway delivered the luncheon address to the National Press Club. He talked about the role of the Marine Corp in the modern Armed Forces, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the military conditions in Pakistan. He answered questions submitted from the audience.”
7 years later- we are told that terror strikes may happen in the US at any time:
“Even though Brussels and Paris are both thousands of miles from the Ozarks, in our society, experts say we all are susceptible to terrorism. ”
“Those kinds of things could happen any day, any place in the United States.”
News video: Americans Keeping an Eye Out on Terrorism
Welcome Home Troops- thanks for your service.
US foreign policy goals and objectives are mapped out at the very highest levels of government.
Ask yourself- is there someone at the table- in those high level planning sessions- who makes sure that military operations overseas include a mission to protect American rights and freedoms?
Does someone make sure the mission is to defend the constitution?
Is there anyone who verifies that the mission is to protect our physical security?
How does the executive branch of government defend the constitution via US foreign policy?
Does all this freedom mean it would be OK to grow a marijuana plant in the back yard?
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