America can be a superpower or a welfare state, but not both.

[Aramike]

Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

The military needs to understand the Cold War is over. Looking at platforms being pursued for acquisition, force structures, and places the American military has a large, permanent presence sometimes you would not know it.

That being said, our military should still be strong one. And still can be after massive cuts with its bloated size.

PD

Examples?

I may have agreed with you 10 years ago, but today???