Military Industrial Complex
Evan argues that the lack of clear success criteria for military engagements leads to an endless cycle of conflict, benefiting the military industrial complex rather than the taxpayer. He emphasizes the need for politicians to define what success looks like in war and to create a plan for withdrawal. The discussion highlights the contradiction between public desire for reduced military presence and the profit-driven motives of defense contractors.In this clip
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