EPISODE · Jun 5, 2024 · 13 MIN
Right-Size Defense Spending
from A Bold Plan for America with John Burke · host Story Mark Studios
America needs to drastically rein in defense spending to tackle the $33 trillion national debt. In this episode, Burke proposes a "simplification plan" to streamline the bloated military-industrial complex, close redundant global bases, and scale back nuclear arsenal costs. Burke argues that the U.S. can increase capabilities while slashing the current $800 billion defense budget by $200 billion annually through smart prioritization. Challenging the next president to treat citizens as "adults," he frames defense overspending as a critical "puzzle" requiring bold solutions. Drawing from "A Bold Plan for America," Burke seeks to educate and inspire transformational change.To download your free copy of A Bold Plan for America: https://aboldplan.com/book/For quizzes, blogs, and more content visit: https://aboldplan.com/See A Bold Plan for America for citations: https://aboldplan.com/download/ABoldPlanforAmerica.pdf
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America needs to drastically rein in defense spending to tackle the $33 trillion national debt. In this episode, Burke proposes a "simplification plan" to streamline the bloated military-industrial complex, close redundant global bases, and scale back nuclear arsenal costs. Burke argues that the U.S. can increase capabilities while slashing the current $800 billion defense budget by $200 billion annually through smart prioritization. Challenging the next president to treat citizens as "adults...
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