How do you reconcile 4 and 8?
by EricCartman (2024-03-05 16:14:37)

In reply to: A note to krudler  posted by Barney68

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The defense budget is already low and taken the brunt of the cuts.

If you want to project strength, don't you need the ability to FSU when necessary?

Don't get me wrong, our military is still top notch. But will it stay that way without significant investment? Will we stay ahead of China? Can we fight on two fronts? All of that is a maybe at current spending levels.

not easily, but ...
by Barney68  (2024-03-05 17:10:46)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

1. pick our fights wisely.
2. use diplomacy to show our friends why, post trump and with America first rising, it is wise for them to be more engaged.
3. reduce congressional weapons systems versus military ones.
4. emphasize keeping the people of the military for long careers.

but a key is revenue enhancements. gotta tax.