With the establishment of Elon Musk's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), discussions arise regarding its potential impact on Pentagon spending and military efficiency. The article critiques the military's historical performance, contrasting the victories of World War II with the inefficiencies observed in campaigns like Iraq and Afghanistan, where substantial spending yielded minimal results. It questions whether Musk's initiatives will truly tackle waste, fraud, and abuse, or if they will simply perpetuate a cycle of aggression and chaos. Efficiency in military might could escalate global tensions rather than ensure peace.
When military 'lethality' becomes the byword amongst Democrats, one wonders if any tactical restraint is possible within the Washington beltway.
Musk needs to lead DOGE toward effectiveness over mere efficiency, reflecting on the last major war America effectively won—World War II.
The past two decades have seen a $2 trillion investment with the U.S. military's efforts in Afghanistan yielding little more than a return of the Taliban.
The prospect of narrowing the Pentagon’s budget seems bleak; accountability in military spending hasn’t improved despite ongoing financial audits.
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