Permanent War?

I just finished listening to Andrew Bacevich's latest book, "Washington Rules--America's Path to Permanent War."    He traces US foreign and military policy from the end of WWII to present.  His thesis is that our military strategy does not change with Democrat or Republican presidents, and has led us to a state of permanent war.  He suggests that the US lead by example, not by force.   Excellent.

Women's Bodies

"Growing up female, it becomes clear at an early age that to have value one must achieve a certain 'look'  Striving for an ideal that few can attain becomes a way of life.  We weigh, we measure, and we compare in order to live up to the design standards of unknown architects.
The question becomes, How did we get here?  How did it get so out of hand?  Will it end?  and When will it be okay to come as we are?"

Eleanor Allen, artist
from Speaking for Themselves:  The Artists of Southeastern Pennsylvania