Dollar Question: Should wheat be our main man?

[dogman_1234]

The Constitution calls for an...'armed militia'.

I would say so. We also need to start a Cyber-division and a Space Armada.

 

[chunkymonster]

While the Constitution calls for certain things, we also need to adapt. An Air force is required today, regardless of what the Constitution calls for. This would fall into the defense of the country.

Sure, combine the Air Force, Navy, coast guard, then the Marines and Army. Problem solved.

Regardless of what the Constitution calls for? Seriously?! Wow! There is an Amendment process you know, that is how we need to adapt.

I would argue that the Navy could take over and incorporate the mission of Air Force more easily than the other way around. I would also argue that the Marines could incorporate the mission of the Army easier than the other way around. The Coast Guard is part of the Dept of Homeland Security in peacetime but can be transferred to the Dept of Navy during war and wouldn't need to be touched. Incorporating the Army into the Marines and the Air Force into the Navy would fall within the purview of the Constitution and eliminate duplication of missions as well as cut Billions in tax dollars and federal spending.

The Constitution calls for an...'armed militia'.

I would say so. We also need to start a Cyber-division and a Space Armada.

Who is the "armed militia"? the 2nd Amendment was very specifically worded for a reason. Read Federalist Papers #28, #29, and #46. Read the Militia Act of 1792, Militia Act of 1962, and the Militia Act of 1903. Read about the creation of the National Guard and Air National Guard.

The founders were against a standing and professional army as captured by St. George Tucker in Blackstone's Commentaries, Section 12:8 & 12:9. Between the Navy and Marines being within the powers enumerated to the government in the Constitution and given the history of the Militia and National Guard and Air National Guard, there is no reason to maintain a standing a professional Army and Air Force.

Lastly, I would argue that maintaining a standing and professional Army and Air Force are extensions and reasons for continued military spending and the direct result of Military Keynesianism.

 

[dogman_1234]

So, you oppose a military-industry as well?

 

[chunkymonster]

So, you oppose a military-industry as well?

Yes and no. Depends on what is defined as the military industry.

Regardless, I am against Military Keynesianism.

 

[dogman_1234]

What is Military Keynesianism?

I was talking about The MI complex, specifically.

 

[riser]

I simply stated that an 'air force' is required for the defense of the country. This can be included in the well armed militia statement. It doesn't not need to be specifically called out in the constitution as the overarching "well armed militia" should encompass it.