The Coffman Chronicle

The Coffman Chronicle

The Pentagon’s $93 Billion September

The steak dinners are not the scandal. The system is.

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Marie Riverton
Mar 12, 2026
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From our perspective, too much of American political commentary has become a team sport. Viral moments replace serious oversight, lawmakers compete for the sharpest sound bite, and outrage is directed at whichever party happens to hold power at the moment. The incentives reward spectacle far more than governance.

Our focus is on power, stewardship, and d…

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