On the Mend? America Comes to Its Senses By Andrew J. Bacevich Reprinted with permission of TomDispatch.com At periodic intervals, the American body politic has shown a marked susceptibility to messianic fevers. Whenever an especially acute attack occurs, a sort of delirium… Continue Reading
Not Why, But How To the Shores of (and Skies Above) Tripoli By Andrew J. Bacevich Reprinted with permission of TomDispatch.com It is a commonplace of American politics: when the moving van pulls up to the White House on Inauguration… Continue Reading
Cow Most Sacred Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable By Andrew J. Bacevich Reprinted with permission of TomDispatch.com In defense circles, “cutting” the Pentagon budget has once again become a topic of conversation. Americans should not confuse that talk with reality. … Continue Reading