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Posted on 2/27/17 at 3:22 pm to I B Freeman
One of the reasons I supported Trump was because he pledged to sink a little more money into military readiness and rebuild some antiquated infrastructure. Louisiana has a few critical infrastructure issues that have not been addressed that have cost the taxpayers billions in damages (BR area diversion canal) and efficiency (1-10 narrows to one lane at bridge). But I certainly agree with the AMA and various entitlements that have to be curbed part. Kicking the can down the road on entitlements is the real issue and I'm not sure why anybody would honestly expect a Populist to be the guy to do that.
Posted on 2/27/17 at 3:22 pm to cahoots
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We spent like $520 billion. Depleted, my arse.
America's combat-ready units are at their lowest since world war 2 I believe
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Budget cuts and policy decisions have decimated the U.S. military, both in terms of manpower, equipment, and, most importantly, readiness, according to the high-ranking officials from the various branches, including Gen. Allyn, who testified Tuesday.
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U.S. Army manpower levels stand at their lowest since before World War II.
I can keep going all day if you want.
Posted on 2/27/17 at 3:23 pm to The Pirate King
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Are you going to respond to this, or just act like it's not there because it's blows your points and thread out of the water?
Uhhh I am suppose to be for a bigger military budget because of this? Why doesn't
he end the occupation of Afghanistan to defeat ISIS? or cut our involvement in NATO in half to defeat ISIS?
I haven't seen anything budget related he has mentioned about defeating ISIS.
I did see he is considering sending American men into that hell hole of a civil war in Syria.
Posted on 2/27/17 at 3:25 pm to The Pirate King
sounds like poor mouthing to get more funds to me
Posted on 2/27/17 at 3:25 pm to The Pirate King
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America's combat-ready units are at their lowest since world war 2 I believe
Maybe a little less war and a few less units and spend the money to make the rest "combat ready".
Does it not bother you in the least that we could actually have units that are not combat ready while spending half a trillion dollars a year???? What does that say about management of tax payer dollars?
Posted on 2/27/17 at 3:31 pm to I B Freeman
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Higher taxes? Where are you getting that from?
He and Ryan want a 20-25% tariff on all imported goods.
So a tax that affects imports, not a tax on US citizens. Also, he wants to lower corporate and middle class tax rates.
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And where are you getting more government?
What do you call increase military spending over $50 billion?
Which he's offsetting with decreased foreign aid and spending cuts to bloated agencies.
Seems like you are cherry picking things to push your narrative.
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