Damn, that's a lot of money

[packman]

And Trump wants to increase it?


Are we really paying for other countries defenses so they can invest in infrastructure while our highways, bridges, etc. fall apart?

[CincyDem]

1. I don't think we're paying for their defenses...

we're paying for control. We've been buying friends since WWII because most of our global actions don't earn them. OK - Marshall Plan maybe but otherwise...what are we doing globally to consistently EARN friendship. Dems come in and it improves, Repubs come in and it wains. The only constant is that big f'ing army.

Sorry - it's a day where I am astounded by the stupidity of a large portion of our population. It's not new but last night (and this morning's reactions) just rekindled a latent ember.

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. We are paying arms companies big money

and mercenary armies
and paying OFF a lot of people so the wars keep keeping on.

[madokie]

3. I'd say a 'bigly' part of the money we spend on defense

wind up in non-defense assholes pockets.

thats what I think anyway

[malaise]

4. To be kind,

it's offensive

[Initech]

5. The GOP are addicted to wealth and power.

Our military industrial complex is a pyramid scheme, and those getting rich off it don't care who or what they stomp on to keep their ill gotten gains.