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In reply to the discussion: A Little Basic Math: The Trillions We Waste in 'Defending' the US [View all]Dustin DeWinde
(193 posts)39. you are not a serious person
Who is this we you are referring to?
Fine. I will try my best to use words with as few syllables as possible.
My answer was that while adversaries change over time we have to be prepared to defend ourselves against ANYONE.
The onlly countries that could stand toe to toe. blow for. blow with us right now are Russia and China, that will. change over time. England is our most stalwart ally right now, that too may change over time. The point is that we have to be ready to defend ourselves against anyone. I won't reply to any more of your posts as you are either unwilling or unable to address basic reality.
Lots of luck to you friend. I have no desire to converse further with a person of your ilk.
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The US military is all about defending CORPORATE INTERESTS,. not the people of America!!!
Civilization2
Jul 2013
#1
And yet they still line up to support them financially in the hopes of getting a little back.
raouldukelives
Jul 2013
#18
Aye, tried and failed. If you can't beat them, join them is the refrain. nt
raouldukelives
Jul 2013
#29
and the working poor (and unemployed poor!),. i.e. non-stockholders, get the trickle down?
Civilization2
Jul 2013
#28
But where will the wealthy steal their money if they can't steal from the Treasury? nt
valerief
Jul 2013
#4
The real purpose of the Defense Dept. is to transfer wealth to the few from the many.
Coyotl
Jul 2013
#8
"The real purpose of the Defense Dept. is to transfer wealth to the few from the many."
Civilization2
Jul 2013
#30
LOL! You didn't answer the question. Who is it that has these metaphorical swords that
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#36
"Anyone" is not an answer. It is a very serious question and one which none of you
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#40