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US defense spending as a percentage of GDP is about half of what is was in the 1960s. The US ranks 8th worldwide in defense spending as a percentage of GDP. I agree that there is plenty of room for cuts in DOD. We pay out a lot on lazy contractors for example. The global obligations of the US military require lots of money. What other countries spend on defense has nothing to do with what this country has to spend in order to protect itself.
No fair salt, ganging up on me with truthmatters like that. You two are an awesome force.
We spend more on the military then all other countries, combined. It's the biggest part of the government.
So what now? You guys want a big government?
And your Commie ass is well protected, so shuddup.
US defense spending as a percentage of GDP is about half of what is was in the 1960s. The US ranks 8th worldwide in defense spending as a percentage of GDP. I agree that there is plenty of room for cuts in DOD. We pay out a lot on lazy contractors for example. The global obligations of the US military require lots of money. What other countries spend on defense has nothing to do with what this country has to spend in order to protect itself.
No fair salt, ganging up on me with truthmatters like that. You two are an awesome force.
We spend more on the military then all other countries, combined. It's the biggest part of the government.
So what now? You guys want a big government?
And your Commie ass is well protected, so shuddup.
We spend more on the military then all other countries, combined. It's the biggest part of the government.
So what now? You guys want a big government?
And your Commie ass is well protected, so shuddup.
Our asses have always been protected by two oceans and the strongest Navy in the world. The other 75% of our budget is used for projecting power abroad
We spend more on the military then all other countries, combined. It's the biggest part of the government.
So what now? You guys want a big government?
And your Commie ass is well protected, so shuddup.
My "ass" ain't commie..but your interest in says alot.
And your Commie ass is well protected, so shuddup.
My "ass" ain't commie..but your interest in says alot.
You're not a Communist? You had me fooled.
My "ass" ain't commie..but your interest in says alot.
You're not a Communist? You had me fooled.
Most Nazis think everyone is a Communist or a Jew.
You're not a Communist? You had me fooled.
Most Nazis think everyone is a Communist or a Jew.
We know you're an idiot. No need to repeatedly make us aware.
Americans need to ignore the fear tactics that if we cut defense by a nickel we are opening ourselves up to invasion. Fact is, the US can't be invaded.....EVER
We currently have 1500 nuclear warheads that we can place anywhere on a moments notice. Even if we had 20, nobody would risk invading us. That is what we need for our actual defense.
The rest is projecting power and protecting our interests around the world. That is the mission that needs to be reexamined. We maintain forces that are capable of engaging at numerous places at the same time. We maintain a force structure that assumes what if we have to do everything ourselves.
Well, we don't have to do everything ourselves. We have strong alliances with Europe, Japan and S Korea. We need to make them assume the major burden in their areas of influence. They have more to lose than we do.
I know that there are areas of the DOD budget that can be trimmed. The department should go under the knife like all other agencies. What other countries spend on security though should have no bearing on what the U.S. spends. Spending more on the number one constitutional mandate makes sense to me. Cutting the defense budget just to bolster someone's favorite social program does not.
WE'll be just fine, I think
The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans weren't much of a comfort during the Cuban Missle Crises
I know that there are areas of the DOD budget that can be trimmed. The department should go under the knife like all other agencies. What other countries spend on security though should have no bearing on what the U.S. spends. Spending more on the number one constitutional mandate makes sense to me. Cutting the defense budget just to bolster someone's favorite social program does not.
Once again it comes down to what is defense? We need to spend very little to actually "defend" the Continental US. Cuts will impact the number of missions abroad and the amount of support we can provide other nations in defending themselves
Now let's talk social programs. Keep in mind that social programs help Americans while defense programs are primarily helping people in distant lands. We are telling Americans that they will have to sacrifice social programs that help with education, healthcare and vital support so that we can maintain a defensive posture on the other side of the globe
I know that there are areas of the DOD budget that can be trimmed. The department should go under the knife like all other agencies. What other countries spend on security though should have no bearing on what the U.S. spends. Spending more on the number one constitutional mandate makes sense to me. Cutting the defense budget just to bolster someone's favorite social program does not.
Once again it comes down to what is defense? We need to spend very little to actually "defend" the Continental US. Cuts will impact the number of missions abroad and the amount of support we can provide other nations in defending themselves
Now let's talk social programs. Keep in mind that social programs help Americans while defense programs are primarily helping people in distant lands. We are telling Americans that they will have to sacrifice social programs that help with education, healthcare and vital support so that we can maintain a defensive posture on the other side of the globe
Our social programs are failing. We need to defend our economy. Not sure big ass tanks are getting the job done.
