Michael Ramirez: Guns or Butter? 11-30-21

From the desk of America's premiere editorial cartoonist

As China increases its advanced technology weaponry at a fast pace, the U.S. defense budget under Biden fails to keep pace with the rate of inflation, while progressives in Congress push to shrink it even more to fund an ever-growing big government welfare state.

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to the Christmas Season!

Today’s cartoon illustrates the perennial problem of placing Democrats in charge of money; it’s their impulse to play Santa and give away “free stuff” in lieu of budgeting responsibly.

Why ‘Confrontation’ With China Cannot Be Avoided —Kroenig & Negrea, NatInt

Guns vs. Butter —J.F. Kelly Jr., Coronado Eagle & Journal

Beating China to 5G is Critical to US Security  —James 'Spider' Marks, RCPolicy

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Chinese Defense Spending Compared to America’s —Alex Hollings, Nat’l Interest

Underfunding Defense Promotes Danger —Frank V. Vernuccio,USA GOV Policy

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