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Defense Spending: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

What is "good, bad, or ugly" for the defense industry is not necessarily the same for the future of the country and it's economy.
We already spend more on the military, both on and off budget, than the entire rest of the world combined. We have bases and troops in over 130 foreign countries "keeping the peace". This exorbitant cost in dollars and manpower is robbing precious resources from other important aspects of our society and contributing to the future bankruptcy of this country. We can no longer afford to be the world's policeman. Empire is a failing policy.

Let's Just Say It: Print More Money

When the Fed starts printing billion dollar notes I hope I get one of the first ones because at least it might buy me a loaf of bread. If I wait to get mine for a week, I'll need a wheelbarrow full for that loaf.