Prof. Bacevich discusses his book Washington Rules: Americaâs Path to Permanent War and continuity from. Truman to Obama in pursuing war regardless of party affiliation and BOâs responsibility for expanding Afghan war and destabilizing Pakistan. He speaks critically of JFK and his and RFKâs efforts to kill Castro & sabotage Cuba and responsibility for pursuing Vietnam War. He speaks of Allen Dullesâs & Curtis LeMayâs legacy re US war policy; use of drones in future wars and consequences of Nixonâs ending the draft that led to the all volunteer army and absence of anti-war mobilizing.