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Accountability in Military Funding
The US Congress members, including those who claim to support the military, struggle to restrict funding and bring accountability to the military due to the influence of defense contractors and lobbyists who spread money around politicians. Unlike in Rome where elites served in the military and bore the consequences of failure, modern elites have little to no skin in the game, leading to a focus on money and grift rather than the effectiveness of the military. This lack of accountability highlights a disconnect in how military funding is managed by the government.