[ntnn]

... the US armed forces are spending roughly 2b every day (~590b in 2015, proposed ~680b in 2019). That penalty is a drop on a hot stone. That's not a "WIN".

[kansface]

Why is the budget of the US armed forces the point of comparison here?

[everybodyknows]

Because ZTE is a prime instrument of PRC hegemonic ambitions, and $1B is a bargain to put such an asset back on line.

[spoiledtechie]

I don't understand why you bring in the military budget.

I could do the same with welfare, as it greatly outnumbers military spending even though its no where in our constitution or bill of rights to offer such.

Remove your personal issue and think about this rationally please.