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Drift: The Unmooring Of American Military Power
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The #1 New York Times Bestseller That Charts Americas Dangerous Drift Into A State Of Perpetual War.One Of My Favorite Ideas Is, Never To Keep An Unnecessary Soldier, Thomas Jefferson Wrote In 1792. Neither Jefferson Nor The Other Founders Could Ever Have Envisioned The Modern National Security State, With Its Tens Of Thousands Of Privateers; Its Bloated Department Of Homeland Security; Its Rusting Nuclear Weapons, Illmaintained And Difficult To Dismantle; And Its Strange Fascination With An Unproven Counterinsurgency Doctrine.Written With Bracing Wit And Intelligence, Rachel Maddow'S Drift Argues That We'Ve Drifted Away From America'S Original Ideals And Become A Nation Weirdly At Peace With Perpetual War, With All The Financial And Human Costs That Entails. To Understand How We'Ve Arrived At Such A Dangerous Place, Maddow Takes Us From The Vietnam War To Today'S War In Afghanistan, Along The Way Exploring The Disturbing Rise Of Executive Authority, The Gradual Outsourcing Of Our Warmaking Capabilities To Private Companies, The Plummeting Percentage Of American Families Whose Children Fight Our Constant Wars For Us, And Even The Changing Fortunes Of G.I. Joe. She Offers Up A Fresh, Unsparing Appraisal Of Reagan'S Radical Presidency. Ultimately, She Shows Us Just How Much We Stand To Lose By Allowing The Priorities Of The National Security State To Overpower Our Political Discourse.Sensible Yet Provocative, Dead Serious Yet Seriously Funny, Drift Will Reinvigorate A Loud And Jangly Political Debate About How, When, And Where To Apply America'S Strength And Powerand Who Gets To Make Those Decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power'? A: 'Drift' explores America's shift towards a state of perpetual war and how this departure from original ideals impacts national security and political discourse.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Drift'? A: The author of 'Drift' is Rachel Maddow, a well-known political commentator and author.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Drift' was published on March 27, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'Drift' have? A: 'Drift' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Drift'? A: 'Drift' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What edition of 'Drift' is being offered? A: This is the First Edition of 'Drift'.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Drift'? A: The book is a New York Times bestseller and provides a critical examination of America's military engagements and national security policies.
- Q: Is 'Drift' suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, 'Drift' is suitable for readers interested in military history as it discusses the evolution of American military power and its implications.
- Q: What kind of writing style can readers expect in 'Drift'? A: Readers can expect a writing style that is both serious and humorous, offering insightful commentary on complex political issues.
- Q: Does 'Drift' address the role of private companies in military operations? A: Yes, 'Drift' discusses the increasing outsourcing of military operations to private companies and its impact on American military policy.