Two factors appear to drive the DIA
expansion, the "convergence of the military and intelligence agencies
that has blurred their once-distinct missions" and "a rare syncing of
personalities and interests among top officials at the Pentagon and CIA,
many of whom switched from one organization to the other to take their
current jobs." A definition of "war" had been promoted for internal
political objectives and is now accepted without challenge. This "war"
includes no bounds of territory or time. Continuing to expand within
this unlimited universe, makes sense only to a mind unwilling to
challenge its developing paradigms.
This expansion of the DIA
is not the issue. It merely begs the question of the legitimacy of the
"new war." The use of drones, unlimited detentions and a myriad of
other methods within this "war" are changing our culture, our society,
our morality. "Words had to change their ordinary meaning and to take
that which was now given them. Reckless audacity came to be considered
the courage of a loyal ally; prudent hesitation, specious cowardice;
moderation was held to be a cloak for unmanliness; ability to see all
sides of a question, inaptness to act on any...The advocate of extreme
measures was always trustworthy; his opponent a man to be suspected...."
Thucydides
From a practical perspective, the expanded DIA may
now complement CIA actions while we are at this "war." Once someone in
power declares this "war" ended it will be very difficult to cut these
missions and manpower. Once the "crossover" of officials and personnel
between the two has ended or these veterans of our two recent, real wars
have retired, the relationships between the CIA and DIA will breakdown.
Each will work to self-justify dominance and existence. Multiple
intelligence agencies operating clandestine "information" seekers worked
during a real WW II. It was obvious after that war that one agency
should have sole authority. It is obvious now as well.
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