It's not about raw numbers, it's about percent of GDP.
I was referring to the number you quoted.
It's not about raw numbers, it's about percent of GDP.
I'm sure those women all have long, distinguished military careers full of rich experience to draw upon when planning the military budget and defense of their home nations, and were the best person for the job.
I was referring to the number you quoted.
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/groups/NATO-countries
The combined GDP of all NATO countries, minus the United States is about 12.5 Trillion USD.
USA's GDP is about 2.5 Trillion.
USA's defense spending was, at its highest, 4.5% of its GDP.
That's 113 Billion.
The remaining countries, should at MINIMUM, be spending a combined 250 Billion on defense. (2% of 12.5 Trillion)
They're only spending about 45 Billion.
I don't get the John Oliver hate. He do something on his show or IRL that I missed? Of are we just shutting on him cuz what's his name referenced him as an authority figure?
I don't get the John Oliver hate. He do something on his show or IRL that I missed? Of are we just shutting on him cuz what's his name referenced him as an authority figure?
We are shitting on him cause he is a paid mouthpiece that will sell his ass for a few shekels ... especially his bit on the Brexit was just ... bad.
And then again, trump's foreign policy advisers have been taking money from Putin's government.
Awesome sexism.
Some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.
Trump 2016