Column: Does The War Machine Have Brakes?

Defense News: WASHINGTON — Checks and balances. Remember those?

We’re all taught from an early age that the federal government is built on the principle that its three branches will keep the others in check.

It’s like an automobile. A luxury speedster will become mere twisted metal without top-quality brakes.

Whether the American war machine is a high-end speedster or a Hemi-powered pickup truck is another debate for another column.

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