One of my favorite critics of US militarism and empire is Andrew Bacevich, a former career officer and Vietnam vet who now teaches history at Boston U.
I was shocked to learn minutes ago that his son, 1st Lt. Andrew Jr., was killed Sunday by an IED. Article.
Bacevich writes in a very reserved, understated style, but it is clear he is bitterly opposed to empire. He writes in the tradition of Eisenhower's farewell address about the military-industrial complex.
I take this opportunity to encourage people to check out his books. They come from an insider who knows of which he speaks.