[jim.haslam]

Dr Jewell
You noted the Marshall Plan was the precursor to EU. Awhile back while watching Charlie Rose interview one of the 4 stars (think McChrystal) said the Marshall Plan was military counterinsurgency shrouded as economic aid. Truth? Or does someone like that just see history from the barrel of the gun?

On a playful side conspiratorial note, what are the chances of an American coup by the 4 stars? Bryan Caplan once blogged 5% chance if someone like Ron Paul won office. I believe they have had total control since JFK. Presidents and admins come and go, the generals always linger.

If/when the American Empire breaks up, would it be like Rome where the generals divvy up the country?

Thx
Jim

[Jason Jewell]

” One of the 4 stars (think McChrystal) said the Marshall Plan was military counterinsurgency shrouded as economic aid. Truth?”

Yes, to an extent. After the numerous revolutions in 1918-1920, American thinking was that spreading money around in western and central Europe would minimize the chances of a repeat.

“What are the chances of an American coup by the 4 stars?”

I don’t know enough of the Inside Baseball on this to venture a strong opinion, but I’d guess it’s very slight.

“If/when the American Empire breaks up, would it be like Rome where the generals divvy up the country?”

I doubt it. Within the continental United States I suspect the state governments would come up with something: either go it alone or make a confederation with other states in the region.

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