"Bang on. Across the globe, citizens of every other nation cannot fathom why the US prioritizes military spending above all else. It just doesn't make sense."

"Bang on. Across the globe, citizens of every other nation cannot fathom why the US prioritizes military spending above all else. It just doesn't make sense." The goal is to maintain the Pax Americana. The power and influence leads to a strong economy, which helps offset the cost.