In this way, the bravery of the warrior underwrites collective civic cowardice, while fostering a slack, insipid patriotism. (Andrew Bacevich)

In this way, the bravery of the warrior underwrites collective civic cowardice, while fostering a slack, insipid patriotism.

Andrew Bacevich

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