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At some point shuldn't we cut military spending? random thoughts Send a noteboard - 10/08/2018 01:32:17 PM

Keep spending on weapon systems to stay ahead of China but if history is any clue it will be twenty years before we decide we need to fight another war in the name of freedom. Our military spending has grown out of control the number of noncombat troops we keep employed and retire early is staggering.

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For a minute there... Legolas - 08/08/2018 11:33:16 PM 522 Views
Nope damookster - 09/08/2018 12:11:13 AM 540 Views
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The rich will finally just have to pay their fair share. LiterateDog - 09/08/2018 05:16:28 PM 530 Views
exactly! then just cut military spending and there you go! damookster - 09/08/2018 06:17:35 PM 497 Views
At some point shuldn't we cut military spending? random thoughts - 10/08/2018 01:32:17 PM 481 Views
maybe damookster - 10/08/2018 01:42:48 PM 502 Views
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But would it even be a net gain? damookster - 16/08/2018 12:21:40 AM 489 Views
If it is just a question of spending money we can find more productive ways to do that random thoughts - 17/08/2018 02:20:43 PM 513 Views
Excellent post. *NM* Legolas - 17/08/2018 05:15:30 PM 228 Views
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Honest question? Roland00 - 15/08/2018 12:40:22 AM 511 Views
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