Phil W Reynolds - Ouroboros: Understanding the War Machine of Liberalism

Ouroboros

Ouroboros

Understanding the War Machine
of Liberalism

Phil W. Reynolds

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Contents

This monograph is much more than a long answer to an academic question. It is the accumulation of years of working in the national security field. It reflects in many ways the thoughts and ideas of all the wonderful men and women Ive had the privilege to serve with across the United States and in many countries. It was their hard work and courage that allowed me to move beyond the Army and address the questions in these pages.

My deepest gratitude goes to Jairus Grove, who took a chance on me as a student, and then my proposal, answering all my questions with patience and cheer. I would like to thank Richard Chadwick, Kate Zhou, Nicole Grove, and particularly Pete Hoffenberg, for their support to my very non-traditional academic plan, and all whose guidance and care has been priceless. I would like to thank the faculty at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School with whom Ive continued correspondence and who always took the time to translate my clumsy ideas into new research paths: Doowan Lee, John Arquilla, Gordon McCormick, Leo Blanken, and especially David Tucker, now of Ashland University, whose wonderful works informed my own rather poor attempt. Joe Coolman, who did my job so I could write and think; Bryan Cecrle and the trivia nights that kept me sane; Sam Metzger and his wise counsel; Neal Davis, and his unquestioning trust; Trish Crow for everything.

Of course, my family for their love and support. To Leah, and to my wonderful son Josh, whose courage and wisdom gives me strength. My own parents Barb and Larry Reynolds whose endless sacrifices gave me a chance. My in-laws Bob and Sharon Mihelbergel who, sadly, passed just as I began the last leg of this journey. It has been a pleasure of my life to give something of their enthusiasm back.