Yes, and the DoD is nothing like the MIC of the USSR. I suggest reading "Dead Hand" if you want to get a handle on the economic problems caused by the military aspect of the USSR.
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** They defeated the Soviets with Washington’s help, but now they attack Americans as the new occupiers. ** https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2008/07/11/afghan-warlords-formerly-backed-by-the-cia-now-turn-their-guns-on-us-troops …
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Additionally the US spends 650 billion on the DoD. The US economy is 19 trillion. When I say it was 20%, that is 20% of their economy, not their budget.
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The obliviousness here is colossal.
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