Reply #49: The real motivation is, as always, money

[jgraz]

For the past 50-odd years, the military has been the best way to funnel money from the poor and middle-class to the ultra-wealthy. All you need to do is blind the rubes with patriotic fervor and call anyone who opposes you a traitor and a coward. Add in the ability to classify the really obvious thefts and you're all set.