To the state, all forms of warfare are about nothing but money and other resources. Always has been.  But evolution has brought us to the stage where conventional warfares purpose has become less about making money and more about serving as a distraction from the unconventional forms of warfare that are being instilled (in terrifyingly effective fashion) into society. Fiat worker, veteran, we all unknowingly contribute to never-ending wars whether we want to admit it or not.

Imo, most can't bring themselves to the point of self-blame, so they simply shift that blame to another party; the state, an enemy nation, or just another person etc. 

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