China and the United States have a very unique relationship. The United States depends on China for China’s cheap labor and inexpensive products, and for loans, and China depends on the United States to keep their businesses producing goods. Both could not survive without each other, yet we are strategic enemies and are in an outstanding arms race. This arms race expanded today, as China revealed their new military capabilities: They have landed a fighter Jet on a carrier.
“We should make active planning for the use of military forces in peacetime, expand and intensify military preparedness, and enhance the capability to accomplish a wide range of military tasks, the most important of which is to win local war in an information age,” Chinese President Hu said, describing this new achievement.
The Chinese government has increased their military spending by over 11% this year, and 12% last year. It is a known fact that the Chinese are in an arms race with the United States, and that the Chinese are making military developments 10x as fast as we are. We are considerably ahead of the Chinese, but at the rate this movement is going, we won’t always be.
And yet, President Obama is cutting the Pentagon’s budgets by hundreds of billions of dollars over the decade. Not only is China a threat to the United States, but the cold war with Russia never ended. Iran is on the verge of nuclear weapons. North Korea is the most hostile it is has ever been since the Korean war. Terrorist groups, including Hamas, Al Quaeda, Hezbollah, and Palestinean Islamic Jihad, are growing rapidly and expanding drastically.
Still, among all the dangers in the world, President Obama is cutting the Pentagon’s budget by hundreds of billions of dollars.
Did I mention the Drug Cartels in Mexico, the still-in-power Rual Castro in Cuba, and Hugo Chavez’ control over the oil industry in Venezuela? What about the nearly closed Strait of Hormuz, the Muslim brotherhood controlling Egypt, and a murderous regime in Syria? What about Lebanon’s border fight with Israel, and don’t forget- 1000 rockets hit Israel not a mere week ago. What about the Arab Spring?
President Obama, I have a message for you. Please do not deteriorate the military, please restore those defense cuts.
And with China now having the ability to land planes on a carrier, this is the time to protect the United States. I’d be much more comfortable with a Romney Presidency in the case of Foreign Affairs, something I believe the President is extremely lacking on.
November 26th, 2012 at 7:03 am
At the moment, I would be more concerned with the ship from Iran loaded with more rockets for Hamas. War is coming to the MidEast and it will not be pretty.
November 26th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
It’s all going to have to be on the table. Whatever gets rid of the crippling debt burden for the next generation, thanks to what the socialists have done.
November 26th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Let’s see, as of 2012
The U.S. $711 billion, 4.7% of GDP and 41% of all worldwide defense spending
The People’s Republic of China $129 Billion, 2% of GDP and 8.2% of worldwide spending
Oh, and Romney’s number 1 U.S. enemy
Russia $71,9 billion, 3.9% of GDP and 4.1% of worldwide share
Simply asking, how much is enough? 41% of worldwide share? This is for “defense”, right?
Aren’t these proposed cuts part of the sequestration deal that was cut by both parties?
How are these “Obama’s” defense cuts?
Heck, the next war may very well be fought via keyboard, such as the vulnerable U.S. power grid going down, but some insist we build more tanks, naval destroyers or fighter planes for dogfights.
November 26th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Let’s see we have 2150 deployed nuclear warheads and Russia has 1800.
Isn’t it a somewhat moot number after a few hundred or so?
I don’t know a lot about this, but is there anything or anybody (you know, outside of Doomsday Preppers or people that can hide under school desks) that is left after the first few hundred?
November 26th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
buzzbee – That 41% keeps the pockets full of military contractors and keeps jobs in Red states that would be 3rd world without the army pork.
The military, industrial, political complex.
November 26th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Oh yes yes, Ron. The great capitalists plotting against the Common Man again. What a conspiracy theorist!
And here I thot liberals love gov’ment jobs. Truth is military spending will need to be reduced even though it is an appropriate activity for government. What’s going to go along with it is all the social nonsense spending that liberals love but gov’ment has no business doing. Illegitimate spending will need to go first.
November 26th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Patrick McCain – “The great capitalists plotting against the Common Man again. What a conspiracy theorist!”
So paraphrasing Eisenhower makes me a conspiracy theorist?
Grow up, you sound ridiculous!
November 26th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
“Grow up, you sound ridiculous!”
Yeah, so does “workplace violence” and “man made disasters”.
You grown ups elected the epitome of maturity behind that crap.
“The military, industrial, political complex.”
Yeah,some 60s stoner came up with that cliche` buzzword and as little sense as it represents morons who love sht that rolls of the tongue requiring no thought for at least 50 years.
FYI
That industrial complex behind the military is what saved our asses from the great depression, kept our asses alive, and is proudly the backbone that employs non government employees that actually do something for the country besides contribute to the biggest clusterfck (largest fed payroll) in history.
In concert with NASA has given us the best tech security on earth. ( hitch hiking with soviets will eventually be cost effective ?)
Three trillion bucks are mia and you guys cry about the military ?
You should thank your lucky asses that China is not investing as much in their security as we are.
November 26th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
“You grown ups elected the epitome of maturity behind that crap.”
Man made disasters? Like the Dust Bowl?
“Yeah,some 60s stoner came up with that cliche` buzzword and as little sense…..”
That “stoner” was Dwight Eisenhower in his farewell address.
“Beware the Military Industrial Complex”
“The term is most often used in reference to the system behind the military of the United States, where it gained popularity after its use in the farewell address of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 17, 1961…..”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military–industrial_complex
Yet another example of how ill-informed cons are on this site.
Your entire rant made in ignorance of the term, and who said it in what context. IKE. A president and former 5 Star general. Not some 60’s stoner.
I accept yet another of your apologies.
Always a pleasure to educate the cons on this site..
November 26th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
“Yeah,some 60s stoner came up with that cliche` buzzword and as little sense as it represents morons who love sht that rolls of the tongue requiring no thought for at least 50 years.”
It’s stuff like this that makes me believe you cons form your opinions in ignorance most of the time.
Here’s Eisenhovers Military industrial Cpmplex remark in full context……..You modern day repubs would probably call him (5 star general/President) a commie for suggesting the military, industry could corrupt politics…
-President of the United States (and former General of the Army) Dwight D. Eisenhower used the term in his Farewell Address to the Nation on January 17, 1961:
A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment. Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction…
This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence — economic, political, even spiritual — is felt in every city, every statehouse, every office of the federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very structure of our society. In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist.
We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals so that security and liberty may prosper together.—”
November 26th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
“You grown ups elected the epitome of maturity behind that crap.”
Man made disasters? Like the Dust Bowl?….
No asshole.
Like Napolitanos PC bullsht
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“Yeah,some 60s stoner came up with that cliche` buzzword and as little sense…..”
That “stoner” was Dwight Eisenhower in his farewell address.
“Beware the Military Industrial Complex”
“The term is most often used in reference to the system behind the military of the United States, where it gained popularity after its use in the farewell address of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 17, 1961…..”
Still, it was one of the 60s anti establishments favorite buzzphrases.
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“Yet another example of how ill-informed cons are on this site.”
Riiiight, like your dependence on Krugman for facts.
Visit the thread where you boasted his viability, if your ass can take the reaming.
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“Your entire rant made in ignorance of the term, and who said it in what context. IKE. A president and former 5 Star general. Not some 60’s stoner.”
More stoners have used it than anyone. FACT
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“I accept yet another of your apologies.”
And you tell all the guys your hung like a bull
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“Always a pleasure to educate the cons on this site..”
I know, your level of idiocy cant be hidden.
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“Yeah,some 60s stoner came up with that cliche` buzzword and as little sense as it represents morons who love sht that rolls of the tongue requiring no thought for at least 50 years.”
“It’s stuff like this that makes me believe you cons form your opinions in ignorance most of the time.”
No, I’m right about you.
You conveniently forget the Military complex under Truman is a democratic bragging right.
Not sure the American Japanese you locked up felt the same way.
This “complex” under your beloved Eisenhower served you idiots well in Nam, the most useless war in American History
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(The V is pretty far from the W, how the hell did you pull off “Eisenhover”?)
“Here’s Eisenhovers Military industrial Cpmplex “remark in full context……..You modern day repubs would probably call him (5 star general/President) a commie for suggesting the military, industry could corrupt politics…”
No, but this administration sure fcked up our military.
This cut n paste job does nothing to cure your hypocrisy and that of your party or address the purpose of the second amendments application against tyranny by the ooooooooh so evil military industrial complex.
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I’d say I’ve educated you but I gave up mental mast*rbation when I turned right
November 26th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
In addition, the “complex” under a dem administration nuked Japan.
Id say that was the last thing dems did right.
But, since then, every military endeavor under the left has been an abysmal failure, so its no wonder you moonbats pi$$ on the military which consists of roughly 70% republican volunteers.
November 26th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Micky – I figured you’d respond with a rant and a direction-less rave after being caught un-aware of one of the most famous quotes in presidential history. Thus showing your ignorance.
I swear I’d give anything to see you mouth breathing and index finger typing during one of your rants.
November 26th, 2012 at 7:36 pm
“In addition, the “complex” under a dem administration nuked Japan.
Id say that was the last thing dems did right.”
How about you actually read the REFERENCE/CONTEXT the word “complex” is used in you idiot. You are even ranting in ignorance when I gave you the damn quote and Wiki page.
How about you read some history and stop making a further fool of yourself.
You obviously have some serious comprehension problems.
I swear YOU don’t even know what your ranting about. Just a generic right-wing rant with the word “complex” thrown in.
November 26th, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Thread debators,
Please watch the personal attacks. I’m fine with you all attacking each other, just not to this degree.
Thanks a ton,
Ryan