O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 23, 2012 2:33pm
To put military spending in terms that everyday people understand, someone did a chart, which was a good idea because, let's face it, we're Americans, and we prefer pictures to reading. 
http://www.militaryeducation.org/military-equipment/
NOTE: It doesn't give numbers in the initial infograph on how many of these are paid for in a given year ... or if it is, I didn't see it.
Needless to say, I'm no fan of the volume of military spending we as a nation do, and I wouldn't suggest that we actually spend the money on the comparison items. Moreover, I do realize that some of this is absolutely necessary for genuine national defense.
However, given the cost of creation alone, let alone operation, I would hope that we wouldn't be paying for more than we need to protect ourselves.
If anything, I just found the comparisons interesting. Human life aside, the price of war should be weighed FAR more carefully than I think it is.
http://www.militaryeducation.org/military-equipment/
NOTE: It doesn't give numbers in the initial infograph on how many of these are paid for in a given year ... or if it is, I didn't see it.
Needless to say, I'm no fan of the volume of military spending we as a nation do, and I wouldn't suggest that we actually spend the money on the comparison items. Moreover, I do realize that some of this is absolutely necessary for genuine national defense.
However, given the cost of creation alone, let alone operation, I would hope that we wouldn't be paying for more than we need to protect ourselves.
If anything, I just found the comparisons interesting. Human life aside, the price of war should be weighed FAR more carefully than I think it is.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 23, 2012 2:45pm
I'd like to put an order in for an Abrams tank, should make my commute easier.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 23, 2012 2:48pm
F-22 Raptor. Easier AND faster commute.Raw Dawgin' it;1302861 wrote:I'd like to put an order in for an Abrams tank, should make my commute easier.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Oct 23, 2012 3:00pm
Stealth Bomber, b/c fuck a bitch!O-Trap;1302865 wrote:F-22 Raptor. Easier AND faster commute.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 23, 2012 3:05pm
i can't fly, but i'm sure driving one of those things would be pretty easy. Also, i'd like the satisfaction of driving over cars and putting a tank shell through my place of business.O-Trap;1302865 wrote:F-22 Raptor. Easier AND faster commute.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 23, 2012 3:13pm
If you could afford and justify buying any one of them, I'm sure you could afford lessons to learn to operate them.Raw Dawgin' it;1302886 wrote:i can't fly, but i'm sure driving one of those things would be pretty easy. Also, i'd like the satisfaction of driving over cars and putting a tank shell through my place of business.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 23, 2012 3:24pm
I think i have a better chance of driving a tank first try than flying a plane. Seriously, I want a tank. I'll take a used one too, i don't care.O-Trap;1302894 wrote:If you could afford and justify buying any one of them, I'm sure you could afford lessons to learn to operate them.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 23, 2012 3:31pm
Tanks are for poor people.Raw Dawgin' it;1302901 wrote:I think i have a better chance of driving a tank first try than flying a plane. Seriously, I want a tank. I'll take a used one too, i don't care.
/sleeper'd
G
gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 23, 2012 4:39pm
Someone drunk stole a tank for a joyride a few years back. Caused all kinds of mayhem. Gotta admit, looks like fun.Raw Dawgin' it;1302886 wrote:i can't fly, but i'm sure driving one of those things would be pretty easy. Also, i'd like the satisfaction of driving over cars and putting a tank shell through my place of business.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrMFfKrZuDY