Cow Most Sacred Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable

Cow Most Sacred Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable By Andrew J. Bacevich
In defense circles, “cutting” the Pentagon budget has once again become a topic of conversation. Americans should not confuse that talk with reality. Any cuts exacted will at most reduce the rate of growth. The essential facts remain: U.S. military outlays today equal that of every other nation on the planet combined, a situation without precedent in modern history.
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