Is it possible for the USA to reduce its military spending?

Question

In this lifetime could it be possible that the USA would redistribute some of its billions away from the military and into areas that could enhance the lives of ALL its people?

Answer 1

The USA economy is in absolute shambles with trillions of dollars of debt. The manufacturing sector as well as service sector is fleeing the US because of extremely high costs involved.

No wonder US is involved in thinly vieled aggression and occupation of Afghan and Iraq to control the OIL from Iraq and Central Asian countries, at the same time supporting Pakistan, the mother of all terrorist activities.

The only leverage left with US is it's miltary might. It Can not afford to lose that if it has to preserve a semblance of Superiority over the World.

We therefore cannot expect the US to lower it's military spending, but may witness steep rises in the same.

Answer 2

If you consider more terrorist attacks in the U.S. enhancing the lives of ALL it's people, then sure, go for it.
It's up to YOU, skippy, to enhance your own life. Not the government.
This is nothing like past wars where Americans were asked to do without certain amenities so the resources could be used for the war effort. We were asked to give up nothing. Our taxes didn't go up to pay for the war either.
You really should let the grown ups deal with national security. Your time might be better spent worrying about SUVs and rights for illegal aliens.

Answer 3

The Soviet Union collapsed because it would want to no longer shop up with the spending necessary to examine our protection stress construct-up. as we talk the U. S. is slightly waiting to shop up with the spending necessary to pay the activity on the large debt the dems have run up. If any overseas skill began a reputable protection stress danger we would not be able to examine it both.

Answer 4

the us have spended the last 3 years creating enemies they seem weak 2 u now compared to usa but remember that rom falled 2 them and persians crusaders mongols and soon america well be added 2 the list so they wont not reduce thier military spending and also that wont help them from being defeated.

Answer 5

probably not. bush is addicted to war and fiscal irresponsiblity. What happened to Republican’s philosophy of “limited government?” Overall federal spending is up 42% under Bush, and CBO projects further increase pressure on additional spending coupled with rising interest rates pushing up the cost of servicing the swelling national debt, and rising medical costs and Bush's new prescription drug benefit pushing up the cost of Medicare.

Answer 6

The governments number 1 responsibility is to protect it's citizens. A citizens number one responsibility is to provide for him (her) selves and not be a burden to the country.

ASK NOT WHAT THE COUNTRY CAN DO FOR ME, BUT WHAT I CAN DO FOR THE COUNTRY!

Words of the last Great Democrat

Answer 7

Military spending does enhance the lives of all our people. Keeps us safe from Muslim fanatics.
Oh wait, the USA orchestrated 9/11.
Please.

Answer 8

Your check isn't big enough ?
What good are social programs if some ferk off place like N. Korea or Iran can blow you to hell , anytime they want to ?
Wake up and smell the T-N-T , this is a matter of survival .

Answer 9

Protecting the country, and being ready for whatever may come...This is something that will "enhance" our lives...Don't cha think??

Answer 10

The only people negatively affected by the war is the middle and lower class.
The republicans don't care about them. They are just sheep.