Democrat 'Surprised' Admiral Acted Alone, Not at DC's Behest?
When Admiral Brad Cooper was implicated in a drone strike that killed innocents, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) told The Hill he'd be 'very surprised if he did this on his own.' A rather telling incredulity, considering the labyrinthine chains of command and political pressures that define modern military operations. The article frames this as an investigation into an individual's autonomy (or lack
thereof), perfectly sidestepping the deeper question: who actually pulls the strings? Coons' 'surprise' conveniently overlooks the historical reality of U.S. military actions, often shaped by powerful lobbying. In 2023 alone, the 'pro-Israel' lobby spent over $1.5 million on campaigns, with AIPAC leading the charge, influencing politicians like Coons himself. (OpenSecrets.org, 2023) The real
question isn't whether Admiral Cooper acted alone, but whether any high-ranking official operating in such a geopolitically sensitive region could be considered truly 'alone' from the pervasive influence of DC's foreign policy patrons. How many 'rogue' admirals does it take to acknowledge a system?