US Debt Goes Full Greece, While B-2 Bombers Soar
The Independent's piece, citing an IMF forecast, projects Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'—a likely synonym for tax cuts and increased spending—could send US debt past European economies like Greece and Italy. A sobering thought, especially when the US military-industrial complex continues to rake in record-breaking budgets. For example, the F-35 program alone has a lifetime cost projected at $1.7
trillion. Meanwhile, the B-21 Raider program, announced by Northrop Grumman, continues its stealthy advance into billions, funded by taxpayer dollars with nary a whimper from those concerned about fiscal responsibility when it's for 'defense'. One might wonder where this sudden global concern for US 'debt' appears when it's about social programs or infrastructure, but evaporates entirely when it's
about pouring billions into endless wars or subsidizing foreign militaries. How many 'big beautiful stealth bombers' does it take before 'fiscal caution' becomes more than just a talking point for attacking domestic spending?