Laurence, the single-bullet theory woefully misunderestimates the “American Way.” You see, wars are “supposed” to cost a lot — the more the better — and the more war, the more patriotic you are! You see, there are manufacturers, contractors, and subcontractors carefully distributed among the vast majority of congressional districts who morph into Pavlovian screamers every time their defense contract is threatened. The local representative is terrified that his “no” vote might “lose jobs in his district.” That’s where those billions go (what’s left of them, of course). AM General, a company in my hometown district (Indiana 2nd), got a … Continue reading Why Endless War Trumps the Silver Bullet Every Time