I honestly don't understand how this country has been able to spend so much on useless stuff and cut back on the important things.
I can give plenty of examples of what the Dems have done since they're in power now, but it's both sides, and these political games are doing us a lot of harm.
We all know that there are plenty of useless things that money is being spent on, and to me at least, it really angers me when I see things like this:
Air Force to Trim 5,750 People by 2012
http://www.military.com/news/article/air-force-to-trim-5750-people-by-2012-.html
Marine Corps Trimming Troops
http://www.military.com/news/article/marine-corps-trimming-troops.html?col=1186032325324
Generally I try not to pursue political topics in military forums, but these cutbacks, along with the tight reigns on scholarships and other military opportunities, are really ticking me off.
You know, in the past when we've gone to war, our economy has prospered. Look at the period after the Great Depression. I say if the government really wants to improve the country, get more jobs, and help the economy, concentrate more on national security. All of the private companies who help our military with armor, ammunition, etc could hire more people, and you can knock out two birds with one stone. Personally I've always been a huge supporter of NASA, and I think it's about time we start encouraging kids today to get involved with science and consider careers in fields like this. Put hope back into the idea of landing on the moon again, or another planet.
Money is tight now, but programs like these shouldn't be getting the ax. Programs that don't do anything to help this country, and programs that actually harm our country should.
I don't know, I guess I just needed to get that out for once here. Sorry if I went off topic.