US generals V. US population, via pawns

The wrecker's assault on democracy is moving, step by step, to establish the US army as a system for brutal political repression of the whole population. He has already prepared the highest ranks for this.

I think it follows that Americans should refuse to join the armed forces.

The other possible strategy would be to join and hope to "change the system from within". I expect that many young Americans will feel attracted to that. But it has little chance of success, because only a tiny fraction of soldiers will ever become generals, and only the highest of generals influence decisions like these. As long as an authoritarian regime carefully makes sure all of them are loyal and obedient to the emperor, no one rising through the ranks of generals will be invited to join them.

However, because some young Americans will join the military, it is important to develop study methods for them to build the strength to reject illegal orders, and to recognize their highest commanders as their country's worst enemies.