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The last two wars (Afghanistan and Iraq) are estimated to have cost the US 4-6 trillion dollars (not to mention the lives lost and ruined). It did not make us
by pstuart 2y ago
The last two wars (Afghanistan and Iraq) are estimated to have cost the US 4-6 trillion dollars (not to mention the lives lost and ruined).
It did not make us more secure or establish democracies (quite the opposite in Afghanistan).
I agree that we need national defense but we spend way too much with zero accountability.
https://www.hks.harvard.edu/publications/financial-legacy-iraq-and-afghanistan-how-wartime-spending-decisions-will-constrain https://www.hks.harvard.edu/publications/financial-legacy-ir...
- AmericanChopper 2y agoIn principal I agree, but there is a benefit that you're missing out. The fact that the US is in a constant state of war for so long has made it by far the best country at doing war. Aside from being better equipped than probably the rest of the world's armed forces combined, the US armed forces are broadly speaking the most experienced and competent armed forces in the world, with the only countries that come somewhat close being the ones who regularly join us on our stupid wars. The effects of inexperience and general unreadiness amongst some of our biggest adversaries are currently on display for all to see in Ukraine. Not that I'm saying this is an adequate justification for any of the terrible wars we've waged, but it is an outcome that should be accounted for.