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In many countries throughout the world (Pakistan being the most current and obvious example), the militaries and intelligence services are very active in internal and domestic issues. The army in Turkey, for another example, tends to overthrow the civilian government whenever they decide they don't like the way things are heading.

Is there any way for the American military or intelligence agencies to become at least partially as nosy in domestic politics? I'm not particularly talking about juntas or repetitive coups, but perhaps the Joint Chiefs of Staff could play a much bigger role in government?

I have dreams of the CIA and the Army collaborating to "endorse" a candidate, but perhaps that all belongs with the sugar plums...
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