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In reply to the discussion: Let us tie military spending to a percentage of tax revenues [View all]Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)13. So, how did our "strong military" do in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the rest?
The Chinese called us a "Paper tiger" which we done a good job of proving when it comes to the "little wars". Much as the Romans, Brits, French, bankrupted themselves strengthening their "defenses" to defend their empires, so have we done the same in a vain attempt to hold it together. In the course of which, we've managed to bankrupt ourselves losing more wars. We have created a useless monster that accomplishes nothing except display it (and the government's) ineptitude.
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Military accomplishment is often in what does NOT take place rather than what does.
OceanEcosystem
Feb 2013
#4
So, how did our "strong military" do in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the rest?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2013
#13
Which can only give one pause in turning over a huge machine to incompetents.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2013
#17
If they go to trial. See drone operators and torturers for reference.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2013
#21
As a pacifist, I don't see war as an answer. Rather, I see it as an avenue to more war.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2013
#28
So I guess America's promise, signed on a treaty, wouldn't mean anything after all.
OceanEcosystem
Feb 2013
#46
Tsk. Tsk. See treaties with various tribes of Native Americans for precedents.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2013
#47
Even if it is, it may be just listed there for information's sake, to show how much was spent. N/t.
OceanEcosystem
Feb 2013
#29
It is listed there as part of the budget and the monies brought in by it as revenue
Angry Dragon
Feb 2013
#30
I just don't understand how the way Social Security is treated in the budget is relevant
tritsofme
Feb 2013
#33
Social security is self funded and shouldn't be on that chart. It's not part of the general fund.
JVS
Feb 2013
#34
I an not really against military spending just a fair comparison with other spending
Angry Dragon
Feb 2013
#42