Exactly...they figure that all that money is going to tame the commuists and tyrants, when what it will do is just allow them to consolidate their power, and ultimatly expand. I believe we are seeing an arms buildup greater in magnitude and much more dangerous than what our parents and grendparents witnessed in the 1930s before World War II.
Your take on their intentions are spot on IMO. Gonna hafta get ahold of your books one of these days. I appreciate your longevity and the "meat" in your posts.