could US collapse like the USSR did ?

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I wouldn't go so far as to say the FED is part of some conspiracy but they certainly are not afraid to knowingly flirt with danger and support political objectives at the expense of sound fiscal policy.


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This I cannot argue with.

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All of the measures you suggest could be used to forcibly keep members in the armed services are more likely to repulse them even further.



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All the things I mention already repulse members of the military and I can think of several instances of recall and involuntary extensions recently. What you point out has absolutely no bearing on the military's decision making process. They simply don't care. Something about the mission being more important than the lives of the men. I think you have to convert to that belief before they promote you beyond a certain level.