"Of all the enemies to public liberty war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes … known instruments for bringing the many under the domination of the few.… No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare." (James Madison, Political Observations, 1795)
To me, the true test of Obama's presidency will be if he can end this cycle of war that was only briefly paused by Jimmy Carter.
As much as I agree with your point though, paradox, according to the CIA World Factbook (not a great source, I know) the U.S. is no where near the top of the world in military spending as percent of GDP. We're like 28th.
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Posted by swimyouidiot at December 1, 2008 07:27 AM"because I am male."
...please don't let your guard down because of your sex. A Jeffry Dahmer or Larry Craig could be lurking in the next stall, and I hope you realize that Uma Thurman could kick your ass.
Even bitter in winning Doxie?
"Uma Thurman could kick your ass." She could kick many a person's ass, definately mine.