Like it or not the reason why many of those countries do spend less is that they depend on the U.S. to aid them in equipment and men if some thing happens. That is why for example Japan spends less even though they have been rethinking this now that China is the regional super power and probable in top 3 in world.
Once we get out places like Iraq and N. Korea spending can come down with out hurting the preparedness of the military. The problem is I think that money should equal lower taxies but Obama will spend it on “programs”. Also seems like GNP wise (statically better way to show spending relative to other counties) we are getting a good deal. I rather be at the top GNP wise of first world country than the last.
Once we get out places like Iraq and N. Korea spending can come down with out hurting the preparedness of the military. The problem is I think that money should equal lower taxies but Obama will spend it on “programs”. Also seems like GNP wise (statically better way to show spending relative to other counties) we are getting a good deal. I rather be at the top GNP wise of first world country than the last.