DiamondDave
Army Vet
- Jun 30, 2008
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It's really surprising that those that cry out against "socialism" think military spending is somehow "sacred". It's not. It's a very big form of socialism. In fact, the United States Constitution is in part..socialism. There are articles and clauses that are socialism.
And I notice in the Republican responses..they focus on national defense (socialism) and breeze right over general welfare (socialism).
That's because National Defense is a power remitted to the Federal Government in the Constitution. General Welfare is not.
And, FYI: I have argued for more control over Government funded Military R&D projects and would happily support better oversight on excessive spending by contractors. Where I draw the line is anything that damages the effectiveness and safety of our front line troops.
You are absolutely wrong. No big surprise.
Section 8 - Powers of Congress
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
I bolded the relevant parts for you..
Notice you bold only a part of the phrase, like most believers in socialist style government do
The general welfare OF THE UNITED STATES... AKA the UNION... not each and every person down on their luck within the United States