Where would you preferr to spend this money? Let me guess. On the poor? The dysenfrancized? Those who have not won in life's lottery?
But seriously, since we've had bases in Europe, we haven't had to go back and fight any more World Wars.
Defending our southern border from massive invasion.
But seriously, since we've had bases in Europe, we haven't had to go back and fight any more World Wars
"Free Trade" is supposed to remedy all that.
Not only has the Cold War ended, the Euroweenies have united and abolished francs, deutschmarks and lire. They even talk about imposing a TAX on the United States. Why should we continue pumping up their economies by maintaining plush resorts military bases in their communities?