Eisenhower

We liberals need to take another look at President Eisenhower. Sadly - GOPs never hearken back to this President - who believed in a limited executive and the middle way.

This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence -- economic, political, even spiritual -- is felt in every city, every State house, every office of the Federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very structure of our society.