Last ditch defenders

What does it mean when the more prudent elements of the uniformed military are the last possible brake on the runaway train of the imperial state? Separation of powers; checks and balances; electoral accountability; constitutional protections; peace movement mobilizations; all of that is failing us, putting uniformed military officers in the position of having to resist the will of the executive to prevent another disastrous imperial war. So here we are, hoping that civilian control of the military can be weakened enough to avert an attack on Iran.

Jeeezus.