- George Santayana
The New York Times reports the following disquieting news:
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel plans to shrink the United States Army to its smallest force since before the World War II.A weak U.S invites others to attempt military adventures. A strong U.S. dissuades such risky business.
If we'd like to experience another World War, Hagel's actions are exactly the right course of action. If we'd prefer not to fight a new big war, being strong is the ticket.
Why is this difficult to understand? Because our President wants to use the money to buy votes by providing benefits to millions who could work for a living, but will choose a government check as the path of least resistance and greatest leisure. It is "Let's be like Europe" time in Washington.
