[Atlantic Bridge]

We get hundred of million if billions back in aircraft sales from Boeing, and military equipment sold.

This might be true, but it is still not enough. America is spending much more money in consumption than it earns with its exports.

[CowboyJay]

"This might be true, but it is still not enough. America is spending much more money in consumption than it earns with its exports."

One of the central points the author was trying to make is that foreign purchase of domestic assets accelerates this problem, rather than bringing it back into balance, over the long-haul.