“military-spending” Charts
The Costs of Our Overseas Military Presence »
Americans have long been frustrated by inequitable burden sharing, with many of our wealthy allies spending a fraction of what…
Better to Invest in Social Programs »
Spending on social programs like health care, energy conservation and education creates more jobs than spending of equal amount on…
Are More Taxes Necessary? »
If you are concerned about the way your tax dollars are spent, you should probably speak up soon, before an…
Hourly Spending Distribution on US Military Weapons »
Every hour 3.2 million dollars of tax payer money is spent on nuclear weapons, jet fighters, and cruise missiles. 2.2…
Should the U.S. continue to aid Egypt? »
According to a recent PEW survey, 51% of Americans believe that the U.S. government should cut off military aid to…
US Military Spending as Percentage of GDP »
After a 3 year stretch between 1999 and 2001 of bottoming out at 3.0% of GDP, US military spending rose…