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[–] Samvega@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The US spends more per year on military than the next nine countries combined.

"I'm important because I can beat you up," sounds like how an abuser frames their 'importance'. I would say that economic and cultural power are becoming more important than military power.

[–] superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Military power is still important as well. For example, the US military spending is probably the only reason Ukraine is still a country.

[–] Samvega@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm Ukrainian. Military power is also why my family are dying.

If killing people is wrong, the only possible response is to stop killing people.

[–] superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

I agree but unfortunately its the reality.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You would be wrong, there is a reason China is spending so much. Also China never reports accurate numbers. Given the rapid expansion and modernization their military has undergone the last 20 years, it's likely they're spending as much if not more than the US.

[–] Samvega@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm not sure that tanks can avert climate change.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Avert?

Nope, but they decide who gets the resources that are left...

[–] Samvega@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm glad I haven't had children, then.

[–] Crashumbc@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

That we agree on, so glad I don't have children.