Eisenhower was a five-star general, but he was not a gung-ho military man. When the reality of a permanent arms industry seemed inevitable, Eisenhower counted the cost of bombers in terms of school buildings and power plants. The Cold War, and the resulting military build-up, came at a cost of domestic spending, and Eisenhower not only recognized it but commented on it — and warned about the consequences.
Within the first minute of this fourth segment, you’re likely to develop a new respect for Eisenhower. By three minutes, once you’ve heard segments of Eisenhower’s farewell address, you’ll be wondering whether the man was not the world’s last true prophet.
Most disturbing, though, is the footage from the 2003 AUSA Defense Show. The footage from KBR’s booth is absolutely terrifying.
Most striking are McCain’s words: “President Eisenhower was worried about the military-industrial complex. His words, unfortunately, have come true.”
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