Government isn't a singular entity, so it's meaningless to point out that "war" is not it's singular priority. Government as a whole inherently has mixed priori

Government isn't a singular entity, so it's meaningless to point out that "war" is not it's singular priority. Government as a whole inherently has mixed priorities, because it is a collection of individuals, each with his/her own unique priorities. It is, however, reasonable to consider the United States' $600 billion per year spending on "defense" as evidence that fighting wars is a major priority.