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The Defense Budget Bogeyman

The Defense Budget Bogeyman

Reasons the US defense budget isn't as large, or as wasteful, as you might think

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Apr 06, 2023
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The Bogeyman

Budget discussions are upon us again. Around this time of year, US military expenditures are often attacked, particularly on the left, for being bloated and excessive. Given the war in Ukraine, those may be less frequent this year, but in case they surface again, I think they are worth addressing.

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