As the seat of government and location of the headquarters of the armed forces, Washington has always had a large military contingent. Its presence is impossible to ignore.
This process might have been expected to slacken when the Berlin Wall fell, but the opposite has been true.
Mike Lofgren, author of new book 'The Deep State: The Fall of the Constitution and the Rise of a Shadow Government,' writes that the growing militarization of Beltwayland has yet to end.
Surprise Pick of Alaska’s Governor
In choosing Gov. Sarah Palin, John McCain reached far outside the Beltway and selected the Republicans’ first female vice presidential candidate.
camouflage
ˈkaməflɑːʒ/
noun
- 1.the disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings."on the trenches were pieces of turf which served for camouflage"
synonyms: disguise, concealment "on the trenches were pieces of turf which served for camouflage"
verb
- 1.hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage."the caravan was camouflaged with netting and branches from trees"
n.
- The beltway surrounding Washington, D.C.
- The political establishment of Washington, D.C., including federal officeholders, lobbyists, consultants, and media commentators.
beltway
ˈbɛltweɪ/
noun
US
-
a ring road.
-
Washington DC, especially as representing the perceived insularity of the US government.
singular proper noun: Beltway; noun: Beltway
Inside the Beltway
ˈbɛltweɪ/
noun
US
- a ring road.
- Washington DC, especially as representing the perceived insularity of the US government.singular proper noun: Beltway; noun: Beltway
Inside the Beltway
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