Elbridge Colby - Christianity & National Security 2021

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Fantastically underrated thinker

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We may now see him in a very senior position of leadership under this second Trump term thankfully

[@mountainbiker348]

Taiwan basically is THE Chinese diaspora who can work with the East Asian and Southeast Asian Chinese communities and defend against the big China propaganda; these are adventurous ppl in nature and have nostalgic sentiments to the pre-commie China and civilisation.

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Eisenhower Warns Military-Industrial Complex In his farewell address to the nation on January 17, 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued a cautionary warning about the growing influence of the military-industrial complex. He described it as a “potential” threat to American democracy, stating: “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes.” Eisenhower’s warning centered on the concerns of: Massive military spending, particularly deficit spending and government contracts to private military manufacturers, which could lead to an unsustainable burden on the federal budget. The dominance of science and technology by a “scientific-technological elite,” potentially compromising public policy and decision-making. The corrupting influence of the complex, where military and industrial interests might undermine democratic processes and threaten individual liberties. In essence, Eisenhower cautioned against the unchecked growth of a powerful alliance between the military, defense contractors, and government, which could erode the principles of American democracy. Legacy and Relevance Eisenhower’s warning has been widely discussed and debated by historians and scholars. Many have argued that his concerns have come to fruition, with the military-industrial complex continuing to exert significant influence over American politics and policy. The Vietnam War, the Cold War, and contemporary issues like military spending and defense contracting have all been influenced by the complex. As a result, Eisenhower’s warning remains a timely reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability in ensuring that the interests of the military-industrial complex do not compromise the fundamental values of American democracy.

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China is the new Soviet Empire, has all the hallmarks of Imperial Japan and China has the ambitions like Mongol Empire.

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Mr Colby assumes China will continue as an export economy, thus will be able to continue to invest in growing its military. China's economic conditions that support military expansion are already falling away. Also, demographically, China is collapsing. It will continue to incrementally be consumed with domestic problems as it's population is rapidly declining. The numbers are not adjustable. Presently, each generation is smaller than the one before it. It is also dependent on importation of calories ( food) and energy because it has significantly urbanized. Yet it's navy, presently, is unable to project power to protect its own trade routes. The decision by a Chinese leader to invade Taiwan would most probably cause a faster decline than any useful gain in security or status. If China invades Taiwan its leaders will need to confront more isolation and the strengthened resolve by other pacific successful countries to ally with others. There are not many upside potential outcomes for China if it invades. And party leadership has evolved into a leader for life type authority structure. Single person authority models fail or get into deep distractions because there is no one remaining to give the leader dependable information. These are few facts that need to be factored into assessing China's threat to U.S., pacific and global stability. Food for thought.