@Blaise

Wow, this guy is lost in a surreal world of ideology. The idea that because we have had no World Wars for a nearly a century means we have lived in peace? So was I on a picnic in Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan? It did not seem real peaceful from my perspective. He neglects to mention the World Wars were not an issue until countries had the resources and technology to launch aggression at that level either, perhaps in his view that was not significant as he make a living selling technology for war. I have to admit that I did agree with some of his ideologies. Though overwhelming ignorance of human psychological development is prevalent throughout his tirade.

The fact that he subscribes to the idea that atomic weapons are a deterrent is a tell. In ancient days when a king saw a crossbow shoot a bolt through plate mail armor he proclaimed that this weapon was so devastating that it would surely end all wars. The same was stated at the demonstration of the atomic bomb. The problem with this ideology is that weapons are not designed to prevent war, they are designed to facilitate war. No weapon will ever bring about peace.

@Blaise

I forgot to mention that he also makes a huge error when associate our military as a volunteer service. No it is not, it is a career choice. When you put all the propaganda aside it is a job or a career that attracts its employees. When I enlisted if they had described my duties and then said "Oh, and it is a volunteer position, so you will not be paid". I would not have enlisted. The metrics most people use when choosing a military career is not serving their country it is the benefits. The same metrics we would use when applying for any job or career.