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[quote=firstdown;885261]Its also said that the spending has kept our freedom and what price would you put on freedom. I agree we need to cut military spending. As far as GDP we really do not spend that much more then other Countries.[/quote]

When ranked by % of GDP we are 9th behind mostly smaller countries like Oman, Jordan & Chad. Israel also spends more (%GDP wise) than us. We spend 4.7%. Russia spends 4.3% - it's just that GDP is so small compared to ours that, although they spend roughly the same percentage, the US's budget is about 13 times more than Russia in actual dollars spent.

Not judging - just pointing out the numbers.

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[quote=firstdown;885261]Its also said that the spending has kept our freedom and what price would you put on freedom. I agree we need to cut military spending. As far as GDP we really do not spend that much more then other Countries.[/quote]


I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this. I probably should compromise and cry laughing. Do you really believe this FD? You think that military spending has anything to do with our freedom? Do you even listen to your own military's thoughts or just blindly wave your American flag to the beat of the war drum?

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[quote=NC_Skins;885286]I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this. I probably should compromise and cry laughing. Do you really believe this FD? You think that military spending has anything to do with our freedom? Do you even listen to your own military's thoughts or just blindly wave your American flag to the beat of the war drum?[/quote]

Yes, your right on this and every subject.

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[quote=firstdown;885297]Yes, your right on this and every subject.[/quote]

LOLOL ... Brilliant.

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[quote=firstdown;885297]Yes, your right on this and every subject.[/quote]

You didn't answer the question. Do you really believe that spending is to protect our freedom? Also, it's "You're". Thanks.

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Can one of you righties explain to me why Ron Paul has the highest campaign contributions from the military? Seeing as his foreign policy stance to to get the hell out of countries we don't belong and to secure our borders. If these guys are supporting him, what does that tell you about what the military thinks? Do you not give a damn about these guys that are giving up their lives? Just curious.

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[quote=NC_Skins;885303]You didn't answer the question. Do you really believe that spending is to protect our freedom? Also, it's "You're". Thanks.[/quote]

:popcorn:

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[quote=Hog1;885122]Interesting.....
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=VxHfYNTrnic]Will Generation 'Gimme' Work for the American Dream? Eye-opening insight into America's youth - YouTube[/url][/quote]


Nothing about that was interesting. It's another smear piece from Fox trying to paint American youth as lazy and wanting free hand outs. It's old and shouldn't even be considered journalism. I equate FOX and TMZ on the same level. Trashy entertainment.

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ncskins, can i give you a hint? while a lot of your opinions i agree with, not everyone here will. its what make the world go round. you seem to be very aggressive when someone disagrees with you. the point counter point banter is good, but lets not make it personal. not sure FD's spelling has anything to do with his opinion....just saying

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[quote=NC_Skins;885305]Can one of you righties explain to me why Ron Paul has the highest campaign contributions from the military? Seeing as his foreign policy stance to to get the hell out of countries we don't belong and to secure our borders. If these guys are supporting him, what does that tell you about what the military thinks?[B] Do you not give a damn about these guys that are giving up their lives?[/B] Just curious.[/quote]

No. Clearly, we do not. Obviously, you're right again. You're the most rightest person I know. Obviously, those who don't vote for or contribute to Paul and his 19th century isolationism are a bunch of callous, jingoistic fools who could care less what military personnel think. You have, once again, hit the nail on the head with your brilliant, calm and even handed approach to difficult questions.

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[quote=NC_Skins;885303]You didn't answer the question. Do you really believe that spending is to protect our freedom? Also, it's "You're". Thanks.[/quote]

If you read my entire post to start with you would have seen I agree we need to reduce military spending. Yes, I believe that our military spending has helped to preserve our freedom and other peoples freedom around the world.

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[quote=dmek25;885315]ncskins, can i give you a hint? while a lot of your opinions i agree with, not everyone here will. its what make the world go round. you seem to be very aggressive when someone disagrees with you. the point counter point banter is good, but lets not make it personal. not sure FD's spelling has anything to do with his opinion....just saying[/quote]


The spelling part was a jab since he wanted to take a jab at me. When I'm asking if he really believes that, I hear absolutely no reasons or logic from people that say that. It's like they are regurgitation talking points of some conservative spokesman. At what point do you say....."ok, enough is enough"? At what point do you say, ok, it's time we take back our country and let others deal with theirs? I would like to hear a good and logical argument why we should continue on with these wars, which are driving us bankrupt no doubt.

I believe logic should be the driving force behind our actions and beliefs in life. Yes, I am aggressive with my thoughts, but I do respect people's opinions if they can muster up a decent argument to back it.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;885320]No. Clearly, we do not. Obviously, you're right again. You're the most rightest person I know. Obviously, those who don't vote for or contribute to Paul and his 19th century isolationism are a bunch of callous, jingoistic fools who could care less what military personnel think. You have, once again, hit the nail on the head with your brilliant, calm and even handed approach to difficult questions.[/quote]


Well, it was a legit question JR. Why do many of the far right crew want to beat the drums of war, and then turn around and profess to care/support our military men. If you cared, wouldn't you listen to them? They are saying enough. End this. Bring us home.

I was being over dramatic with the line, but I think you get the point.

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BTW I joke on my own spelling so try again.

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Yep, we don't need a military.
There are no pirates near major shipping lanes.
There are no Persians building mega bombs and threatening our friends or threatening to close critical bodies of water.
There are no Chinese suggesting we stay on our side of the Pacific.
There are no Russian Tu-95s flying up and down our Alaskan coast.
There are no Al Queda members planning the next 9-11.
There are no unstable nuclear govts in North Korea.

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