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by inpdx 1060 days ago
The way to look at it is these are the tradeoffs, so we understand the ramifications. Do we need defense? Sure. But every $ we spend on it should be spent wisely, understanding that tradeoff.

We spend far more than we need to, and Eisenhower is 100% correct in the things we are giving up when we overspend on military.