Re:When 80 percent of US generals go to work for arms makers
by clintonb on Saturday October 07, 2023 @10:12PM
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> I understand the military-industrial complex, I just don't know if senior military officer job selection is really the thing to get upset over.
Why not? The article provides a few cases of this situation leading to wasteful spending. Limiting this revolving door can eliminate waste.
> Where do you expect US generals to get jobs?
I'd pay them not to work. Same for retired Congress members. You get 100% of your salary for four years to help close the revolving door. That's the deal you make for taking the job. This can be enforced on military officers, but would probably be deemed unconstitutional for Congress.
Why not? The article provides a few cases of this situation leading to wasteful spending. Limiting this revolving door can eliminate waste.
> Where do you expect US generals to get jobs?
I'd pay them not to work. Same for retired Congress members. You get 100% of your salary for four years to help close the revolving door. That's the deal you make for taking the job. This can be enforced on military officers, but would probably be deemed unconstitutional for Congress.