George McGovern has died and the deification has taken place in the media. For his stature, it is strangely muted. It does not seem to have reached Tim Russert level. Needless to say, as he was most known for the foreign policy aspect of his failed presidential campaign, it is incumbent on the Neutralist to comment.
As to his redistributionist economics and his dietary regulations, the Neutralist does not comment other than to express doubt. On his "Come Home America" slogan, he was profoundly right.
When he said that, the Neutralist was on active duty and had drunk the Kool Aid by the gallon. The bogeyman would be at the gates if we did not stay the course. All this while the Nixon-Kissinger team was looking for a face saving bug out.
We did bug out and it was better for us that we did (see America's greatest 20th century victory).
Unfortunately, we never got the message. I was just listening to a debate reprise where Romney was talking about being able to fight two major wars. Heck, we couldn't even handle both Iraq and Afghanistan and they were hardly the Wehrmacht or the Imperial Navy.
In honor of George, the Neutralist says proudly, "Come Home America." We hope the late senator has found peace. Unlike his country which is no where near it.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Neutralist slam dunk by Mish!
At MISH'S Global Economic Trend Analysis, Mish posted about where the Republican budget proposals fall short. I don't know if he is a neutralist, but he sure reads like one. Here is what he wrote about defense:
What About Defense Spending?
Can we really be serious about tackling the deficit while doing nothing about defense spending? I think not, and Ryan wimps out big time by failing to address it.
The United States spends more on defense than the rest of the world combined. We have troops in 140 countries. Yet, the simple fact of the matter is the US can no longer afford to be the world's policeman.
If other countries want our troops, perhaps they should pay us. However, it would be better yet if we would simply leave on our own accord.
As long as we are packing our bags, we should pack up and leave Iraq and Afghanistan. It's time to declare the wars are won and leave.
If we do that, and pull some troops home, it should be an easy matter to cut $200 billion a year out of the defense budget. That would save $2 trillion over 10 years. Actually I think we should cut far more, but I am hoping to come up with a number that has a chance.
Thanks, Mish. It is to the point and not arguable by anyone sane.
It's lonely being the neutralist, but sometimes someone else says the right thing and we feel better.
What About Defense Spending?
Can we really be serious about tackling the deficit while doing nothing about defense spending? I think not, and Ryan wimps out big time by failing to address it.
The United States spends more on defense than the rest of the world combined. We have troops in 140 countries. Yet, the simple fact of the matter is the US can no longer afford to be the world's policeman.
If other countries want our troops, perhaps they should pay us. However, it would be better yet if we would simply leave on our own accord.
As long as we are packing our bags, we should pack up and leave Iraq and Afghanistan. It's time to declare the wars are won and leave.
If we do that, and pull some troops home, it should be an easy matter to cut $200 billion a year out of the defense budget. That would save $2 trillion over 10 years. Actually I think we should cut far more, but I am hoping to come up with a number that has a chance.
Thanks, Mish. It is to the point and not arguable by anyone sane.
It's lonely being the neutralist, but sometimes someone else says the right thing and we feel better.
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