[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?