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RE: defense spending plan
By theapparition on 3/15/2009 6:43:37 PM , Rating: 2
So, which country on the list were you trying to compare the US to?

Let's see.

If you want to compare using cold war rules, the US's defense spending is very close to Russia (ranked 28th and 30th respectively). And let's face it, Russia has been exceedingly hostile towards US interests lately. Also of paramount note, they are the ones supplying all the technical advice and equipment to help Iran with nuclear power.

As for the others on that list, using the more modern: War on Terror, a good portion of the top 25 are either middle eastern countries that don't like us too much (Let's see: Iran, Syria, Yemen et al), or semi-hostile countries like China. Thier combined military expenses certainly constitute a threat to the US.

So the question has to be asked, who on your own link wouldn't you compare to?

