It’s not particularly true outside the US though, most NATO members spend less than the 2%, and here in the UK the army is down to 30k or so staff. In a nation of 70 million. If total war were to break out, how long could the UK survive?
Meanwhile NHS spending as a % of GDP rose even under the conservatives, although this figure doesn’t take into account an aging population.
It doesn’t matter if you know it’s a fact, and i agree with you for the record. It’s about bringing people along with you - you catch more flies with honey than vinegar - and creating good vibes in the softwaresphere
20 workdays is 4 weeks non?
You could alternatively phrase “But that’s the thing where you are wrong” as “But here’s the crux of why I disagree”, it’s a bit more personable
If the NSA (GCHQ here in the UK) want my emails they’re getting it either way, I’m not able to stop nation states
It might be true, but it’s the last thing people need to hear when they’re 15