I get what you are saying BUT I think the Republicans would have a great deal more credibility on cutting spending if they would say that the cutting should include military spending (and more on the order of what you are talking about). The military is a sacred cow for establishment Republicans but in truth, I don’t think it has as much to do with national defense as it is a jobs program. How can they on one hand say that Keynesianism (favored mostly by the Left) is bad for the economy but somehow, military Keynesianism (favored mostly be the Right) is if not good for the economy, at least not harmful?

This is the sort of thing that needs to be brought up, particularly to those who are concerned about national defense. No, this itty, bitty cut will not harm readiness. People need to understand this.

I believe that our military budget should be halved, but that would reduce deficit spending only by one-third (and it would never happen).