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> Cut all discretionary and defense spending to 0, and we would still be running a deficit due to entitlements. Defense spending is an entitlement program for
by derleth 16y ago
> Cut all discretionary and defense spending to 0, and we would still be running a deficit due to entitlements.
Defense spending is an entitlement program for weapons makers.
- ars 16y agoDefense spending is a jobs program: There are about 1.5 million people in the armed forces! (Down from over 2 million 15 years ago.) And an even large number are employed indirectly.