Originally Posted by
The Sultan
The new Republican budget adds 9 TRILLION dollars to the US deficit before tax cuts so money no issue. Any F-35 cost reductions will come by eliminating needed capability. So that cost lives, the Republicans don't care because they are not going to be on the front lines risking their lives. Added plus it will make their new buddy Putin happy.
The Sultan
Say what? Do you even understand how the US federal government budget process works?
First, there is no such thing as a "Republican budget". The US budget is defined by a federal law passed by both Republicans and Democrats in Congress each year and signed by the President. The US budget becomes effective at the start of the fiscal year on October 1st.
Second, the FY 2017 US federal budget deficit is estimated to be approximately $560 billion, and not the $9 trillion that you claim.
Third, the portion of the US federal budget spent on defense is only around 18% of the total.