(12-31-2021, 04:25 PM)Lucky2Last Wrote:

(12-31-2021, 10:24 AM)SeldomRite Wrote: Then I hope I never hear anything from you about debt or deficit again, because there's nothing more wasteful than spending borrowed money to make sure other countries can take American jobs.

The military alone is not why we are in a deficit. I agree that there is bloat that is being skimmed by federal contractors, who benefit from endless war. I'd like to see that cleaned up, which would result in less expense, obviously. That said. I don't think I would curb the role the US plays in world affairs. It does benefit us to be the dominant superpower. I think an honest America has the kind of values that would make them an acceptable world police force. I think an honest America would do a solid enough job that nations would pay for that protection. I just don't think you're seeing an honest America. I would love to root out the corruption. I wouldn't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater.