America’s Generals and the Military-Industrial Complex

Must Be Purged to Save the Nation…

Satan’s counterfeit systems of authority, to which the believer is not to submit. Corrupt leaders—like Satan himself (Gen. 3:1-7)—seek to lead people into sin, and these must be resisted…

Revelations from a new book, Peril, by Bob Woodward and Rob Costa, reveal just how deep the spiritual rot in the military goes. In the days after the January 6 protest, General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, promised, in the event of a war, to give aid and comfort to China. According to the Washington Post, after the Capitol protest, Milley sent secret communiques to the head of the People’s Liberation Army, promising that “If we’re going to attack, I’m going to call you ahead of time. It’s not going to be a surprise.”

In a decent country such a brazen act of collusion with a foreign power by one of the most prominent leaders of the armed forces would be met with immediate and unrelenting backlash. Instead, this betrayer of the Constitution and the principle of civilian leadership of the military is a liberal darling. At the inauguration, Joe Biden thanked Milley for undermining President Trump in the final weeks of his presidency.

Milley, before reaching out to China, sat down with the service’s top officers and demanded from them what amounted to an oath—none of them would launch a nuclear weapon without his approval. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff went behind the President’s back to secure control over the nation’s most important weapons.

Our generals are losers abroad, and grifters at home. They parrot MSNBC talking points on Twitter and grovel before Fauci. This is bad enough. But Milley’s actions show that America’s top military officers have reached another level of delusion. They fancy themselves a new praetorian guard to protect the nation—as construed by elite editorial boards—from the people’s elected representatives.

This deep state is in control. It is clear that no populist elected leader can trust America’s security establishment. As Senator Chuck Schumer warned President Trump on Rachel Maddow’s show in 2017, the intelligence community has “six ways from Sunday of getting back at you.”

The military establishment is gloating now and flexing its muscle. After the election, outgoing Syria envoy Jim Jeffrey admitted that the Pentagon and State Department had consistently lied to Trump about troop levels in Syria. Before he left office, Trump’s order to have troops out of Afghanistan by January 15 was overruled by the establishment. Trump, far from trying to start a war on his way out of office, sought to end one.

White House spokesperson Jen Psaki claims that Milley was following “constitutional orders to prevent unlawful military actions.” According to her, Trump “was implementing an insurrection.” The claim that Trump wished to start a war to distract from the election, upon which Milley based his collusion with the Chinese government, was an utter lie. Nor was Trump implementing an insurrection; the FBI has dispensed with this myth, finding that there was no coordinated plot associated with the Capitol riot.

There will be no hearings, serious journalistic investigations, or outcry from the establishment.

Milley will go unpunished.

He will retire with full honors and full pension.

The Pentagon will never reform itself from the inside.

The entire military-industrial complex (MIC) must be dismantled if we are ever to have again an armed forces consistent with the Founders’ republican virtues.

The American Right must be willing to starve the Pentagon of its lifeblood. The most important asset the people have is their bodies. American mothers and fathers need to stop feeding their children into the machine. Heartland American boys and girls have better things to do and better leaders to serve under. The American people must go on strike until the generals once again learn to subordinate themselves to the people.

GOP politicians must assist their constituents in this noble task. They must find real courage and demand radical institutional change. This starts with deep and abiding budget cuts for the Pentagon and the rest of the MIC. The Founders’ distrust of permanent standing armies must be restored.

America should once again rely on true citizen soldiers for national defense.

The world has changed. America’s grand strategy must change with it. Our current conventional force cannot defeat insurgencies anyway. The proliferation of nuclear weapons, on the other hand, means that “Great Power conflict” is virtually impossible. There is no need to keep buying weapons systems designed to fight a redux of WWII. Our bases overseas are a relic of the liberal humanitarian world order. Having 20,000 troops in Okinawa didn’t prevent the Chinese Communist Party from using Twitter bots to stir up hysteria over Covid. Our dozen aircraft carriers didn’t stop our politicians from implementing lockdowns and vaccine passports. America’s air bases in Turkey, Germany, and Diego Garcia didn’t keep the Taliban from retaking control of their country.

America was never the world’s policeman. An empire in the name of democracy and freedom was always an idiotic idea.

Widespread gun ownership is a much better guarantor of American liberty than any SEAL team or aircraft carrier. The Militia Act of 1792 is a much better model for national defense than our current setup. The act enrolled every able-bodied male citizen between the ages of 18 and 45 into the militia. It also demanded that each of these men provide themselves with a “good musket or firelock” and “a sufficient bayonet.” Far from trying to take away firearms, the Founders demanded every American male citizen possess one.

Self-sufficiency in arms is the foundation of liberty, national sovereignty, and independence. Tyrannies never arm their citizens; republics always do. Our security as a nation should not depend on over-hyped “super soldiers.” The “silent professionals” with their podcasts, book deals, and TV appearances play, in the grand scheme of things, only a very minor role in protecting the life, liberty, and property of the American people.

The unmitigated corruption in the leadership of the armed forces is a sign of deep cultural rot. The patriotic flag-waving of the post-9/11 response has been used to great harm against the American people. An unwillingness by the political class to criticize and hold accountable those charged with defending the nation has led to our current spiritual crisis. America can’t win overseas, her generals sell out her leaders to foreign powers, and the retired members of this elite class do nothing but gobble up fat checks from the corporations they once purchased from. This is an untenable state of affairs.

It is time to restore republican virtue, to sweep clean our military establishment. Source: ZeroHedge

A Word of Caution: Massive Power Outages Are Imminent, and Americans Should Be Ready

BY SRH US residents must prepare for massive power disruptions. This was before roughly 5,000 data centers were built, straining an already obsolete power grid. The US government revealed alarming information in a Monday decree. Without easing pollution limits, it lacks the electrical capacity to serve all residents. The US Department of Energy has issued an emergency power order to prevent power outages in PJM Interconnection’s Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern areas. “Ahead of expected tight system conditions caused by unusually warm fall weather,” PJM said Monday, issuing maximum generation and load management recommendations. Over 67 million people in 13 states and DC are served by PJM. Equipment disruptions due to maintenance and building limited power transmission, as did weather. A PJM official said: Factors contributing to tight grid conditions include increased electricity demand, generator and transmission equipment maintenance, and large transmission projects requiring line shutdowns for safety. To reduce mid-Atlantic blackout risks, planned generator outages are scheduled during autumn. Emergency order states and territories: DC, DE, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, NJ, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, and VA. Valid October 13–16. Daytime highs over 80 degrees strain the electrical grid. Due to emergency conditions, power plants can exceed emission limits to keep the lights on. PJM can force data centers and other large power customers onto backup generators as a last resort before blackouts. Do you expect it? I assume they would cut power to households before disconnecting their hallowed data centers. PJM told Newsweek on Tuesday that it does not expect any issues for its clients and that they are not being asked to do anything. Wright said more power generation, including backup power, will help millions of mid-Atlantic households and businesses get affordable, reliable, and secure electricity. They appear to be downplaying an emergency to normalize it. Hopefully, millions of American houses and businesses will be unharmed, but what happens when people get used to hearing about catastrophes and stop caring? It may be days, weeks, or months before a grid down, so start planning now. They already have 5,400 data centers and want to create 4,000 more. When October delivers “unseasonably warm temperatures,” it’s clear which of the over 10,000 data centers will be prioritized. Alternatively, exceptionally cold February. Every American should take this seriously.

Experts warn of widespread power outages in the near future, citing risks such as extreme weather, aging infrastructure, or cybersecurity threats. Authorities urge residents to prepare by assembling emergency kits, charging devices, storing water, and having a plan in place should the power go out. Staying informed through official updates and following local guidance can help minimize disruption during these potential outages.

The Biblical Path Forward
The Biblical Path Forward “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” — 1 John 2:6 The way forward is shaped by following Christ: love your neighbor, speak truth with kindness, forgive generously, and serve with humility. When a choice feels difficult, pause, pray, and ask which path reflects Jesus’ character. Take that next step faithfully, trusting God to guide you along the way. Prayer: Jesus, shape my choices and help me follow Your example. Lead me in truth, humility, and love, one step at a time. Amen.
Daily Struggles
Daily Struggles Psalms 23:1-3 1The LORD is my shepherd, and I will never be without.He leads me along peaceful waters and makes me lie down in green pastures. He heals my soul. For the sake of his name, he leads me in the right direction. Without a doubt, this is the most well-known psalm. Jesus picked up the idea that the LORD is like a shepherd in John 10:11. If He said, “I am the shepherd of the sheep,” He meant that He was the LORD God. A lot of books have been written about this point of view. We can only talk about a few of the points in this short meditation. Sheep are stupid and smell bad. Sorry if that makes you feel bad, but I can say that because I am one. Hunters would find them easy prey if they didn’t have a shepherd to watch over and lead them. It looks like they can’t find pasture on their own, and when they do, they often get into dangerous situations where they need immediate help. The All-Powerful God is our guide. Is there anything better? Because we are like sheep, we need help all the time. Knowing that the Almighty God is our shepherd is very calming. He will always meet our needs. It will be good for our souls because he will lead us to places with lots of grass. He will show us where to rest and eat and drink a lot. It seems like everything is against us when we are down, but He makes our souls whole again. He helps us get out of the pit of despair and gives us hope with His loving smile. Why does He do all this for these stupid, stinky sheep? It’s all for His name’s sake. His name is made up of all of His wonderful qualities. Would He be good, merciful, gracious, fair, loving, holy, and pure if He just let stupid people like us waste our lives? As proof of how good He was and how big His heart was, He chose to be our shepherd. You couldn’t find anything else that even comes close. When you know how bad things are and how great it is that the LORD wants to be our shepherd, why would you try to wander off or go your own way? Think about this: If you pay close attention to the shepherd, the promises in this psalm will come true for you.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 When the day feels heavy, focus on the next small step rather than solving everything at once. Bring your worries to God, and reach out to someone you trust for support. You don’t have to carry every burden alone. Prayer: God, give me strength for today, wisdom for the next step, and courage to ask for help when I need it. Amen.
Daily Wisdom
“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 Before you speak or act today, pause and ask whether your choice reflects patience, honesty, and care for others. Small acts of love can bring quiet strength to ordinary moments. Prayer: God, guide my choices today. Help me act with wisdom, kindness, and love. Amen.
Daily Struggles
1 Chronicles 1:2–4: 2Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men. I asked them about Jerusalem and the Jews who had survived the exile. 3They told me, “Those who made it through the exile and are now back in the province are in a lot of trouble and shame.” The walls around Jerusalem have been torn down, and the gates have been set on fire. 4I broke down and cried when I heard these things. I cried, didn’t eat, and prayed to the God of heaven for a few days. Even though Ezra was able to fix up the temple and keep the people from giving in, the city was still at risk because the walls were falling apart. Thirteen years after Ezra’s trip, Nehemiah heard from a family member that the people were sad and scared because the walls had not been fixed. When Nehemiah heard that the people of God were in trouble, he did right away what Ezra had done. His grief made him cry, fast, and pray. It was the One who could do something about it that he told about it. Great men of God care about people and know where to find help when they need it. His prayer follows a plan that we see all over the Bible. To begin, he loves God. It is helpful to remember that the One we are praying to is all-powerful. He tells God about his sins and the sins of his family. Confessing our sins helps us remember that we don’t deserve the kindness that God shows us. Then he tells God about what He said. Even though God doesn’t need to be reminded, it gives us faith to ask and trust that our prayers are in line with God’s will. You know you are praying the right thing if you base your prayers on God’s Word. He finally asks God to help him get along with the king because he needs his help with this. People trusted Nehemiah a lot when it came to security. He must have deserved that job by working hard and being honest for many years. Those years of dedication may not have seemed to have made a difference in the Kingdom of God, but they led to this one moment that did. Think about this: God knows where you are and why you are there. If you stay true to Him, He will use your influence when the time comes.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 Following Christ doesn’t mean life will be free of hardship. It means you can bring your worries and weaknesses to God and ask for strength for today. Lean on Scripture, prayer, and trusted fellow believers—and remember that seeking support is also a wise step of faith. Prayer: Lord, meet me in today’s struggles. Give me strength, wisdom, and peace, and help me support others with compassion. Amen.

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