How Many Trillions More Will Pentagon Spend on Mid-East Wars Before They Confront their Disaster

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14. My god how the money rolls in, rolls in

Yes, these enemies we've concocted - specifically the Taliban and Daesh are the enemies du jour - are not a real sophisticated bunch. They don't have to run a country, they just have to recruit disgruntled young men, kidnap young women, and get them strapped with stolen weapons or explosives. They don't have to govern, they just have to intimidate their local areas. They're not responsible for food, water, shelter, clothing, or other utilities and amenities, except for what they can steal for themselves.

So when we murder one of their alleged leaders, they don't miss a beat. Someone just as ruthless or pissed-off will take their place, and carry on the destruction. They're not responsible to do anything but burn themselves up in rage, taking as many others with them as they can. It's like an endless line of toddlers waiting to knock over a stack of blocks. One goes down for a nap, another steps in to take his place, to knock over the stack and laugh. Re-stack the blocks, the toddler just knocks them over again. You don't need a particularly savvy or bright toddler; even the dullest kid can do it.

But the money! Oh, the money is soooo good for those with the right connections. It never stops, rarely even gets questioned. A disaster? The only disaster would be if we quit using violence to try to end violence.