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I understood what The Big Ragu was saying in explaining the general error of that thinking/argument, and he's correct.

But Spartan Squad's point is a good one, too.

 

Though I think a ton of low-information right-wing populists have a soft spot for Putin as someone who brooks no dissent and refuses to accommodate minority interests, I think the vast majority of these anti-Ukraine folks are the ones who view this who rail against aid to impoverished nations or infrastructure projects in the developing world. As we've seen more and more data on who reads what and when on our website, I find myself kind of disgusted how directly it correlates to self-interest and personal consumption. Other than the groypers and their ilk, I think most of the people that are against Ukraine aid are just thinking two-dimensionally, which is in line with roughly 30-40 years of GOP orthodoxy that "any government spending that does not directly benefit myself or my interests is, by definition, waste."

 

"I was the first person to stop referring to it as "The Ukraine."--George Santos

 

I was amazed the Republican didn't challenge the results. When I heard the results, I told my wife that I expected a Kari Lake-type outburst, but there has been nothing from his side at all, even despite the very narrow margin. The guy's pre-election ads hit all the anti-Democratic buzzwords, including calling Rouse a career politician. The guy is a former pro football player who just got into politics and city council about 5 years ago.

 

The last defense request from the White House was actually INCREASED by Congress.
"Oh, no. You didn't ask for enough. You want $800 billion. We're giving you $850 whether you want it or not." In other words, "Some defense contractors in my district want a nice Christmas bonus."
They can sit on their fiscally conservative thumbs and spin. If it was your typical Congress critters, they'd be all for aid to Ukraine because Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed would be raking in (and kicking back).

 

Possibility of defense spending cuts after McCarthy deal divides GOP

Surprised its Jordan pushing for it - considering the General Dynamics plant that churns out tank after unwanted tank is located in his district.

Fat Pentagon budget brings jobs to struggling Ohio tank factory — and a political payoff for Trump

 

Jordan doesn't want THAT project cut. It's all the other fat in the budget.

As Driftwood says, Congress loves adding additional billions onto the Pentagon budget. This is not a new thing. It's been happening for decades. And it comes from both sides of the aisle.

 

Wasn’t that last increase due to the Republicans coming into the house and Dem leadership realizing this would be the last chance at a defense bill for a while?

 

Abortions, gender reassignment, rape investigators...

 

This is just Trump’s NATO threats repackaged. The same Trump who was cozying up to Putin. The same Trump who has been against aiding Ukraine against Russia. The same Trump who has McCarthy by the short hairs because he controls the Freedom Caucus.

But I will stop speaking my mind on a discussion board because it goes against the admin’s opinions.