Would 300B$ convince you?

Ray Kimball has a post up at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America entitled Birthing Pains of the SysAdmin. Here's a sample:

I certainly agree that our soldiers are focusing on different skill sets than they would in conventional warfare. Thomas Barnett has some of the best explanations on why this is inevitable, and how if we really want to fight this Long War correctly, a division of forces into Leviathan and SysAdmin is not only warranted but inevitable. And yes, that seems like a huge, unmanageable burden. I remember the first time I read his work, my main comment was "Great idea, but the American taxpayer will never pay for it." $300 billion and counting later, it's safe to say I'm a believer now.

Go read the whole thing.