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Title: Why US Officers Believe Pentagon Officials Take Them for a Fool
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URL Source: http://sputniknews.com/politics/201 ... /us-army-dissent-pentagon.html
Published: May 21, 2016
Author: various
Post Date: 2016-05-21 05:18:25 by Tatarewicz
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Sputnik... Serious tensions are simmering between "interventionists" and "America Firsters" in the US Army, American author Justin Raimondo warns.

While the Pentagon and NATO officials are playing the game called "Chicken-Little, sky-is-falling," in claiming that Russia is harboring plans to invade Europe, other US military officers urge their counterparts "to stop waving the bloody red shirt," American journalist and the editorial director of Antiwar.com Justin Raimondo writes in his article.

Predictably, the whole "Russians-are-coming" fuss is all about the money, he stresses.

"In early April, a battalion of senior military officials appeared before a Senate panel and testified that the US Army is 'outranged and outgunned,' particularly in any future conflict with Russia. Arguing for a much bigger budget for the Army, they claimed that, absent a substantial increase in funding, the Russians would overtake us and, even scarier, 'the army of the future will be too small to secure the nation'," Raimondo narrates, referring to Lieutenant General Herbert R. McMaster, Jr.'s testimony at the US Senate Committee on Armed Service.

Stark Reality: US Think Tank Admits Russian Army a Tough Nut to Crack

In a similar vein the US influential think tank RAND Corporation claimed in February 2016 that Russian military forces could overrun NATO's Baltic footholds in 60 hours.

Then, in late March, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter warned American lawmakers against sequestering the US defense budget.

"Ash justified all the needless spending by telling the Senators that there are five 'security challenges' confronting the United States — terrorism, North Korea, China, Russia and Iran — before lapsing into Pentagon-speak about why more money is always better than less money," noted Philip Giraldi, a former CIA Case Officer and Army Intelligence Officer, in his April Op-Ed for the Unz Review.

It is worth mentioning that the US defense budget has skyrocketed by almost $315 billion since 2001.

"And of course the [US] hawks are eager to seize on any excuse to expand an already bloated US military budget — one that exceeds Russian military expenditures by seven-fold," Raimondo remarks.

Cohen: NATO's Actions on Russian Border May Stir Memories of Nazi Invasion It would be a mistake to think that all US military officers are planning to dig up the hatchet.

The American author refers to an article by Mark Perry for Politico.com which is entitled "The US Army's War Over Russia." Perry cites senior US military figures, throwing "a rhetorical hand grenade" into the camp of American interventionists.

"This is the 'Chicken-Little, sky-is-falling' set in the Army. These guys want us to believe the Russians are 10 feet tall. There's a simpler explanation: The Army is looking for a purpose, and a bigger chunk of the budget. And the best way to get that is to paint the Russians as being able to land in our rear and on both of our flanks at the same time. What a crock," a senior Pentagon official told Perry.

"A growing group of dissenters both in and out of uniform think that McMaster's grim warnings about Army capabilities dodges the real issue — of whether the Army is willing to change the way it fights wars," Perry stressed.

The journalists call attention to the fact that American interventionism is steadily bankrupting the United States.

"You know, which would you rather have — a high-speed rail system, or another brigade in Poland? Because that's what this is really all about," a Pentagon officer said, as cited by Perry.

Raimondo warns that "a civil war within the US military is raging."

"The anti-Russian propaganda campaign has been ongoing for years: the military-industrial complex and their neoconservative allies (and beneficiaries) need a new enemy now that the 'war on terrorism' is wearing a little threadbare," he underscores.

The question of who will prevail, US interventionists or "America Firsters," remains open.


Poster Comment:

All indications are that Israeli Firsters will prevail as long as Sayanim keep electing them to office.

Syria Forever...Raimondo warns that "a civil war within the US military is raging." And that war dates back to the 50th, but got real momentum in the 70th. According to my information there is a war between the military and the creatures supporting the neocons, those once running the western worlds and if I am not wrong, I hope I am not, the military is on the win. Logical thinking please. Almost every military officer I know, and I know a lot, are joining the army because they want to help to protect the people and their country and not a bunch of criminals, what they did and do since centuries. Now it seems that is changing and not just in the USofA, all over in the NATO-countries. It is time the military does what it is established for, to protect their people, friends, families and their countries and they will. Have a good day Russia.

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#1. To: Tatarewicz (#0)

If it wasn't for the fact that, to stay in power, our leaders will take us to war and perhaps a nuclear war with Russia, the sooner we have the coming economic collapse the better. Then the government will not have the money to continue their aggression against so many countries that are no threat to us.

DWornock  posted on  2016-05-21   6:16:27 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: DWornock (#1)

Nuclear war by intent is a no winner.

Nuclear war by a madman is quite another scenario.

Most likely, a major conventional land war, in Asia.

Cynicom  posted on  2016-05-21   8:32:39 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: Cynicom (#2)

There are two major wars left in the world.

Both are right on schedule.

A big one and then the last one.


"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning

Rotara  posted on  2016-05-21   9:22:29 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Cynicom (#2)

Most likely, a major conventional land war, in Asia.

Ah, yes. But we're having just the devil of a tie provoking one.

Frustrating, ain't it?

"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan

randge  posted on  2016-05-21   10:37:40 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: randge (#4)

There will be no more set-piece wars, imo.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-05-21   10:48:34 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Tatarewicz (#0)

The one major military advantage Russia has over the US is not superior firepower, but a strong military leader.

U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY

HAPPY2BME-4UM  posted on  2016-05-21   11:31:54 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: randge (#4)

Frustrating, ain't it?

Who would constitute "we" in your mind?

Cynicom  posted on  2016-05-21   11:39:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: HAPPY2BME-4UM (#6)

Looks like their tanks are better also.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-05-21   11:42:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: HAPPY2BME-4UM (#6)

They're a regional power and that's all they'll ever be, and not even the #1 power in their region.

Obnoxicated  posted on  2016-05-21   14:49:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Tatarewicz (#0)

I'm certainly disappointed in our personnel if there's any disagreement with the Pentagon whatsoever. Not because I don't want it -- I certainly do -- but I've got bets on whether the military will go the distance in NWO insanity!

They're unpatriotic if not heretical to balk at taking WW4 the rest of the way. What will become of our economy if they don't do it? (Never mind what happens to it if they do.)

Ted Crudz: The Mask of Sincerity

NeoconsNailed  posted on  2016-05-21   15:47:44 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: Lod (#8)

Looks like their tanks are better also.

They don't have the MIC to deal with over there. So they just produce what they need to get the job done. ;)

"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke

BTP Holdings  posted on  2016-05-21   16:03:11 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Cynicom (#7)

Who would constitute "we" in your mind?

That's me and the effer's in DC that extort the funds from me that are used to pay all their the operatives who insert themselves into one or both sides of any neighborhood squabble that involves high explosives and general homicide.

"If ignorance is truly bliss, then why do so many Americans need Prozac?" - Dave McGowan

randge  posted on  2016-05-21   16:20:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: BTP Holdings (#11)

That's true, and I'm sure that there is swift accountability over there, unlike here.

“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken

Lod  posted on  2016-05-21   16:26:30 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: Cynicom (#2)

Nuclear war by intent is a no winner. Nuclear war by a madman is quite another scenario.

The psychopaths that rule the USA will do anything to remain in power. If that means (1) a nuclear war and 300 million Americans dead or (2) losing their power, for them it's a no brainer. They will choose #1 every time.

DWornock  posted on  2016-05-21   23:24:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: Obnoxicated (#9)

not even the #1 power in their region

Russia is getting field experience in Syria. If the May 25 ultimatum to join peace talks or get targeted is genuine we'll see how they make out.

Tatarewicz  posted on  2016-05-21   23:31:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#16. To: DWornock (#14)

The psychopaths that rule the USA will do anything to remain in power. If that means (1) a nuclear war and 300 million Americans dead or (2) losing their power, for them it's a no brainer. They will choose #1 every time.

Subsequent to 1945, only one man has authorized the use of tactical nuclear weapons at military discretion.

There was no question as retention of power.

Cynicom  posted on  2016-05-22   2:41:48 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#17. To: Lod (#8)

Looks like their tanks are better also.

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They don't have many of them, and can't afford to build more.

U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY

HAPPY2BME-4UM  posted on  2016-05-22   12:30:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#18. To: Obnoxicated (#9)

They're a regional power and that's all they'll ever be, and not even the #1 power in their region.

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Russia could easily defeat any combination of its neighbors without U.S. intervention. U.S. generals have recently openly stated they don't know if they can defeat Russian land forces alone.

But combine Moscow with Peking and the whole worm turns quickly.

U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY

HAPPY2BME-4UM  posted on  2016-05-22   12:32:21 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#19. To: HAPPY2BME-4UM (#18)

But combine Moscow with Peking and the whole worm turns quickly.

Project that to a conclusion.

Russia/China rule Asia and Europe.

Then what?

Cynicom  posted on  2016-05-22   13:06:53 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#20. To: Cynicom (#19)

Project that to a conclusion.

Russia/China rule Asia and Europe.

Then what?

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It depends greatly on who the POTUS is at the time it goes down.

U.S. Constitution - Article IV, Section 4: NO BORDERS + NO LAWS = NO COUNTRY

HAPPY2BME-4UM  posted on  2016-05-23   0:50:32 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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