Then let’s withdraw ourselves from NATO.
They can pay for it all if they want it or need it.
Immediately!
IF you believe in the concept of “The End of History” That WW II is the last big war—and no more wars will be fought because of the UN and the fall of the USSR—Then it makes perfect sense. Why fund an army, air force and navy when they will never be used? The money could be spent on Vote getting social programs! Bringing in cheap labor from the Middle East, etc... If WW II was the last big war—and the USA will protect them from all bad guys—why spend a single Euro? BUT, What if America is distracted by say—a war with China? A Civil War at home, a fight in South America—and the Russians invade? What then?
Defiance is a word I would use to describe a 15 year old girl when daddy takes away her IPhone