Random thought:

I've always heard the DOD touted as proof that a socialist system can work (e.g. Tricare).

What's always missing from that claim is the obvious fact that it can only afford to be socialist because it is funded by the proceeds (and debasement) of a larger capitalist system. Also the fact that socialism always works... for a moment... until gravity kicks in and it collapses under its own weight (much like the bloated/corrupt DOD is doing now).

That is all.