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Dore and his guests lauded this proposal as "extraordinary," arguing that it could benefit everyone except those profiting from perpetual conflict — namely, the military-industrial complex. They speculated that such a dramatic reduction in military spending could be a necessary step for the U.S. to begin addressing its staggering budget deficits, as a significant portion of federal expenditure is allocated to the military.

Critique of U.S. Defense Spending

Dore highlighted the lack of transparency and oversight within the Pentagon — even referencing the failed audits of military spending. The discussion touched on the idea that a substantial part of the U.S. military budget may be mismanaged or missing, citing inefficiencies revealed in the ongoing war in Ukraine.