The U.S. military is a national security threat

<http://www.salon.com/2015/05/24/the_u_s_military_is_a_national_security_threat/>

"America's armed forces are a massive drain on resources that could
otherwise strengthen the country"

"Soft power" is also important.  Via Susan Stone.

Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net                   Andrew Pam
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