[irl_chad]

We need much much more military spending, not less. We’re currently only spending about 3.5% of our GDP. It should be at least 10%. The threats to the free world have never been greater - we must ensure peace through strength.

[chiefalchemist]

We spend more than the next 8 to 10 nations *combined*, and all but two of them are allies. Who are we defending ourselves against? Eurasia? Eastasia? The Boogie Man? Or Santa?

Furthermore, we clearly out spend Russia - approx 10 to 1 - and that didn't stop them from going into Ukraine. Keep in mind, Russia has a massive border to defend so 10 to 1 in a way conservative.

We have so called strength and then some. We don't have peace, and things (with China) are getting less stable. But you want to triple-down on what isn't working? Why?

[nitwit005]

The US already accounts for nearly 40% of defense spending. You want to triple that. Are you planning on fighting everyone else simultaneously?

[2snakes]

Check out Confessions of an Economic Hitman for a counter perspective to American exceptionalism and imperialism.