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You know, you're right, the government can send the military anywhere to kill anyone. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't break the promise I believe exists between the government and the people who choose to serve.
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I dont accept that there is any such promise. Implications do not = promises. in effect, you are putting words in Bush's mouth; he never broke any promises in the way you are describing.
It is unreasonable to hold people accountable based on percieved "implications". If you give me money, and you believe I implied that I will pay you back, but I never actually said I would pay you back, I am not obligated to pay you back.
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People serve to advance their lives and to serve their country. If we are comfortable with the idea that our military is little more than a bunch of killers who we can send anywhere to kill anyone for any reason or no reason, then our country is different than we have been taught to believe.
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Then you need to convince people to elect different leaders that share your view. Right now the majority does not agree with you that we did it for "no reason".
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I believe the implied promise exists and Bush violated it.
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Please tell me how we determine when these implied promises exist. I would like to hold liberal politicians accountable to these "implied promises" in the future. What are your criteria for determining when implied promises exist?