[PeterPrinciple]

Regan brought the USSR to its knees by making them spend money chasing “Star Wars”.

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There is much more to the story but yes, that is part of the story.

[SERKIT]

:::::There is much more to the story but yes, that is part of the story.:::::

Yes, I am simplifying to make the comparison about spending money on the GND to our own peril as a waste of time and treasure.