Rethinking Military and Economic Priorities

This chapter critiques the unsustainable military spending of the U.S., advocating for a significant reduction to align defense budgets with national needs. It discusses the consequences of current spending on public services, infrastructure, and the economy while comparing military efficiencies to those of rivals like Russia. The chapter emphasizes the necessity for systemic reform to address corruption, mismanagement of welfare programs, and the burden of entitlement schemes on the nation's future.