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former9thward

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1. All true but the MIC has a stranglehold on our economy.

Reply to SoCalDem (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2014, 10:50 AM

Oct 2014

If we tried to cut our Defense budget to something reasonable, like 50% of what it is, there would be millions laid off and it would trigger a massive recession. I am in favor of that because short term paid would lead to long term health.

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The USA is actually pretty bad at the war stuff..and we have been for a long time [View all] SoCalDem Oct 2014 OP

All true but the MIC has a stranglehold on our economy. former9thward Oct 2014 #1

Agreed. We're even worse at playing 'policeman.' chrisa Oct 2014 #2

May be pedantry on my part, but we also were on the KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #3

I started with WWII SoCalDem Oct 2014 #6

Corrupt losers. hunter Oct 2014 #4

Depends on what "victory" means. I suspect our idea of it differs from the corporate agenda. raouldukelives Oct 2014 #5

It is use of war for political aims that is out of alignment. gordianot Oct 2014 #7