[Marv Tripp]

CRISIS STRATEGY   Marv Tripp,  Feb.3, 2014

 

Economist, Milton Friedman, speaking of economic matters, advised:  "A crisis is a terrible thing to waste."  meaning there is profit o be made in crisis solutions.

A crisis is in the making in the Ukraine; the profit potential comes from military hardware provided to the combatants.  So we are now hearing saber-rattling from John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Rudy Juliani.

They will probably receive support from others because the clever military complex has tactically installed production in almost every state.  How do legislators vote against such jobs in their states?  And if providing arms fail to resolve the Ukrainian dispute, what is the next step?

Another crisis strategy available for the Repubs is to label Obama weak in defending the country.  That tactic has been in play even before the Ukraine situation.  Should Obama be swayed by that Repub strategy?  Are you ready for another military adventure with a questionable outcome?  Might there be another type of crisis:  When the populace is ignored in opposition to perpetual war?