Others want to slash the number of generals from the 1,800 who are currently serving—a fantastically high number given Thailand's population of 69 million. The number of active generals, admirals and air chief marshals in the U.S. military, in contrast, is capped by law at 653.
WSJ
Generals and admirals and marshals in a row;
they march around with medals and their numbers only grow.
Their uniforms are crispy as they issue their commands
to fire on protesters and to round up firebrands.
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Generals and admirals and marshals never flinch
from spending money on medallions, making their eyes squinch.
They never miss a meal and promenade for all to see
their dedication to the fruits of stern hyperbole.
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Generals and admirals and marshals congregate
without permission or remorse to strut and bloviate.
Like vultures seeking carrion to pick apart and eat
they think the smell of faction and decay is very sweet.
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