Why Does America Love Its Military So Much?
Why Do Private Armies Fight America's Wars? http://testu.be/1fjYZyC Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml The U.S. devotes billions of dollars to defense, but some worry it's too much. So,...
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In 2014, the United States spent nearly a trillion dollars on national defense. The military budget alone made up more than the next 7 highest spending countries combined. With nearly 20% of federal budget going towards defense, it’s clear that the economy as well as the US’s international status, are extremely dependent on this continued spending. So, why do we spend so much? What exactly is the military-industrial-complex? Well, the term is most attributed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was one of the highest ranked generals in US history, and served during World War II. As he left office in 1961, he advised that military power was necessary to maintain peace. However, he warned against the military-industrial complex, or the self perpetuating relat...
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In 2014, the United States spent nearly a trillion dollars on national defense. The military budget alone made up more than the next 7 highest spending countries combined. With nearly 20% of federal budget going towards defense, it’s clear that the economy as well as the US’s international status, are extremely dependent on this continued spending. So, why do we spend so much? What exactly is the military-industrial-complex? Well, the term is most attributed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was one of the highest ranked generals in US history, and served during World War II. As he left office in 1961, he advised that military power was necessary to maintain peace. However, he warned against the military-industrial complex, or the self perpetuating relat...
