...as the political model for all their actions. It is necessary as it is essentially an illegitimate government without popular support. Invocation of war powers to support dictatorial government to loot the treasury on behalf of corporate elites and the inherited aristocracy is the ideal strategy. It only goes awry when you lose the war or when WWIII breaks out. They could care less about the general welfare of the nation or anyone else. Embezzlement, deceit, murder, conspiracy, corruption, and war are their bread and butter.