One Man’s Military-Industrial-Media Complex
Many retired officers hold a perch in the world of military contracting, but General McCaffrey is among a select few who also command platforms in the news media and as government advisers on military matters. These overlapping roles offer them an array of opportunities to advance policy goals as well as business objectives. But with their business ties left undisclosed, it can be difficult for policy makers and the public to fully understand their interests. Full Story »
Posted by Leo Romero
General McCaffrey, General Electric, and General Bullmoose seem to share the motto "Don't do anything crooked unless it's legal." It is time to make some of this illegal. Require corporations with military contracts to divest themselves from news organizations. Require ex military and government employees to publicly disclose all corporate compensation agreements as a prior condition to any special government briefings or access. Reduce military retirement pay by amounts equal to any compensation for military consulting. Any other ideas out there?