re: #228 Chrysicat

The standard was two midsize wars, to be clear (TBC). And the cost of that would be prohibitive. We might be able to get back to the ‘2’ standard, but doing that means avoiding the defense cuts of the sequester and that may prove politically impossible. The political parties in the US would rather cede ground to Russia than raise taxes (Republicans) or cut entitlement spending (Democrats). Especially in an election year.

What is needed now is a way to prevent the defense cuts from hitting in October so that the politicians can thrash out a better deal after the election. This amounts to putting on over on the public, but I think such a trick is needed.