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I think it’s true on a general level that you can’t buy off the US military. However, Bambi has no doubt been very angered by the clear lack of enthusiasm shown him by military members and I think he’s going to use a carrot and stick approach to get them in line.
On the one hand, this is supposed to be a gala social event, which presumably would be the carrot; on the other, I’m sure attendance will be carefully monitored and most people will be smart enough to realize that there are potential career implications in attending or not attending.
There’s a secretive, self-interested, power-seeking reason for everything Barry does, and this is no exception; it’s not just an event, but part of a strategy. Personally, I think we’re going to see a lot more involvement by Barry with the military, and I don’t think it’s going to be a good thing. People who don’t want to play his game will be forced out and the military will be reshaped to his and Ayers’ order. But maybe I’m just an alarmist. I hope.