But why does having an army fail these countries? | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		beebeepka on June 23, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Costa Rica Has Run on 100% Renewable Electricity f... But why does having an army fail these countries?

ncmncm on June 24, 2021 [–]

Because the military becomes the favored career path, and then ends up controlling politics to keep itself well funded.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact