[ionia23]

Originally posted by vyper
[q] Mind if I quote it in the future?[/q]

First, thank you, second of course I have no objection. This is how ideas begin.

Seriously, I was really impressed with that writeup.

[HotSnoJ]

Originally posted by Rictor
What I don't understand is, if you (and conservatives in general) are so keen on keeping taxes low, then why do you unquestioningly support a ridiculously overlarge military, which is a huge waste of money. American military spending is almost equal to that of the entire rest of the world combined. I can understand the need to protect your borders, but having such a large military speaks volumes about the way in which Americans feel they ought to dominate.

Cutting the military down to a reasonable size (and cutting the massive inefficiences and under-the-table *wink wink* military contracts to well-connected military companies) doesn't mean you'll suddenly have the Commies or the terrorists or whoever knocking on your door. And it would give everyone a nice, bg tax break..

'I have always been fond of the West African proverb: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." '  --Theodore Roosevelt