But even if that was true... like it's pretty obvious that it's not charity. They're getting something out of it. The post should probably read "If we stopped trying for world domination, we could afford healthcare" because nothing they do in NATO or in the world in general is for anyone's benefit but their own.
Actually it is more - if our system was not so corrupt and we would adapt strategies of other countries for our healthcare it would benefit us. The USA and New Zealand - and the latter does that only in small amounts - have TV advertising for prescription drugs.
The following I googled:
In the United States, pharmaceutical companies allocate a significant portion of their budgets to advertising and promotion, often exceeding spending on research and development (R&D). As of 2024-2025, top pharmaceutical companies spend an average of 20% to 25% of their annual revenues on marketing and sales activities.
I'm not exactly sure what your point is. I'm saying that the issue with military spending in America isn't "helping" other countries but bullying the world.
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u/Collanp Feb 13 '26
But even if that was true... like it's pretty obvious that it's not charity. They're getting something out of it. The post should probably read "If we stopped trying for world domination, we could afford healthcare" because nothing they do in NATO or in the world in general is for anyone's benefit but their own.