L2, the topic is:

mw then commented on the "Roman Empire".

That introduces the issue of military; a prominent feature of U.S. foreign policy.

The United States military is a U.S. federal government function.
Even the State militias that report to their State's governor, owe their allegiance to the president, our CIC.

If you have missed the significance of mw's point,
the Holy Roman Empire over-extended itself, and thereby extinguished itself.
You think that's not material to the U.S.?

We may already be over-extended.

- We are not the solar-system's policeman.

- And we ought not continue to play the role of the planet's vigilante'.

Is that relevant to:

Of course.
It's an on topic discussion about the relevance of government.

And if you know of a better comparison for U.S. military spending than other NATO member nations, please share.

...and THAT PART RIGHT THERE.....the inconsistent typing/spelling/sentencing...UGHHHHHHHH

Guess i AM a little ocd when it comes to that

If style of government were the issue I'd agree.
But virtually every federal government has a military.
I gather the Vatican is theologically pacifist; yet they have their Swiss Guard.

I thought Denmark was a NATO member, and therefore must have a military, as it's a membership requirement.

But it wouldn't matter. Pick any counter-example you prefer, with whatever style of government you wish.
The same exact rule applies.

Being armed to the teeth as we are indicates one of two things.
- Either we're paranoid, and it's not necessary. Or,
- We're making enemies most other nations don't have.

And btw, some might consider the U.K. a monarchy.
But it has a Prime Minister (I've been to his house) and a functioning parliament.
The House of Windsor is more or less a nostalgic legacy retained for tourism.

~~~WARNING, INCOMING RANT~~~

Yes, it's that time for This Gal.....sooooo very tired of the games and the same sh*tty messages over and over and over again. Also, very tired of the "hey i'm really into you, can we get to know each other. Let's make another date"...then they don't show or text or call. WTF is that about??!!!
I have always heard of the idiots, but thought that maybe, just maybe I would run into the few that wouldn't be that way. SOME men are certainly pigs.

Thanx for listening.
Comment if you wish, but please know I am not looking for suggestions or anything, just needed to rant a bit.

plenty of that too.

personal experience.

I think he is implying you have hard crusty toe nails that may or may not be the result of ugly nail fungus....

not quite.
but, i was concerned as to the cause and cure of the chipped toofes syndrome.

Any entity that can collect trillions of dollars and disperse those funds to whomever they want will always be relevant. If you asked are they competent then that is a different story entirely.

i beg to differ, i'd say our government is pretty irrelevant, thats why only 30 % of the country votes. and also without government i dont see "chaos" destroying the country. most people are civilized and would be able to handle themselves perfectly fine without the retarted federal government. government is what is ruining this country...

uuuummm...
ya might wanna take a chisel and grinder to those nails.

That's so hot.

Think twice before to talk and act

why???

thanks

Hey....in 2016 we are gonna make it one week. Whiny azz people say they need more time.

If it is necessary for the U.S. to spend that much; then we are CLEARLY doing something wrong in our foreign policy, to collect so many dangerous enemies.

How many nuclear aircraft carriers does Denmark have?

Cars with bench seats work better than bucket seats. If there is bucket seats, fold them forward as you will have more room in the backseat.

Trucks, work well. My preference was always a van! Full size, mini van, or VW bus.

You broke up with him. So come back here in four days and let us know how you are doing. I say this because it normally takes four days for the one who executed the break up to be over doing it.

Your answer
= narrow minded
It's almost like men are not inlvolved in this sex on a first date.