What makes you think that? There's a lot of people that would prefer money go to social programs rather than the military, but would prefer the spending on both

What makes you think that? There's a lot of people that would prefer money go to social programs rather than the military, but would prefer the spending on both be reduced by spending money more effectively. The Pentagon Wars is a prime example of how many people think the government spends it's money, "yes, that billions, with a B".