Hampton Branch Library
Imperial War Machine Rolls On
RECEIVED Mon., Dec. 29, 2003
Dear Editor,
Imperial War Machine called breakthrough of the ages, said to break laws of physics and Geneva Convention. Here's how a science reporter explains the mechanism:
1) Create a new generation of weapons, paid for with taxes (weapons absolutely unneeded by taxpayers or anyone else).
2) Use abroad, in response to invented or staged provocation (exploitable resources preferred, simple chaos OK).
3) Weapons-buying frenzy ensues, due to "justifiable" fears. (Nations line up like for Sno-Kones in August, but hysterical.)
4) A weapons client attacks a weaker neighbor, guaranteed (is that the CIA whispering in the attacker's ear – shock).
5) Sell weapons to both sides, to be fair and balanced (the least we can do, besides, location, location, location).
6) When a weapons client acts like an independent nation, uh-oh (may I introduce the next patsy, er, I mean Hitler).
7) Attack with the next generation of weapons, so shiny new. (Did you think your taxes go to entitlements?)
8) Start over, add oil and nuts, stir hard, set pressure cooker (note to self: write memo on need for solar space wars).
9) The Imperial War Machine illustrates a common-sense definition of political insanity, as does supporting Caesars who start wars. Throw a wrench in it. Stop it in its tracks. Our nation can be better and smarter than that. Be cog-nizant!
Imperial War Machine called breakthrough of the ages, said to break laws of physics and Geneva Convention. Here's how a science reporter explains the mechanism:
1) Create a new generation of weapons, paid for with taxes (weapons absolutely unneeded by taxpayers or anyone else).
2) Use abroad, in response to invented or staged provocation (exploitable resources preferred, simple chaos OK).
3) Weapons-buying frenzy ensues, due to "justifiable" fears. (Nations line up like for Sno-Kones in August, but hysterical.)
4) A weapons client attacks a weaker neighbor, guaranteed (is that the CIA whispering in the attacker's ear – shock).
5) Sell weapons to both sides, to be fair and balanced (the least we can do, besides, location, location, location).
6) When a weapons client acts like an independent nation, uh-oh (may I introduce the next patsy, er, I mean Hitler).
7) Attack with the next generation of weapons, so shiny new. (Did you think your taxes go to entitlements?)
8) Start over, add oil and nuts, stir hard, set pressure cooker (note to self: write memo on need for solar space wars).
9) The Imperial War Machine illustrates a common-sense definition of political insanity, as does supporting Caesars who start wars. Throw a wrench in it. Stop it in its tracks. Our nation can be better and smarter than that. Be cog-nizant!
Larry Piltz