I've heard it dozens of times by tv media panels both cnn and fox during the past 3 presidents. Mind you these are not a bunch of ex-military people but people that worked in various White House administrations in different rolls.
They all say the same thing, none of the presidents like war/bombing, but then they get in office and read those pdb's (presidential daily briefings)
How did this one work out?
As far as the comedian goes, I have no reason to doubt him but searched around for a more familiar "main stream" source but could not find one.
However, I'm not surprised the Pentagon can't account for 21 Trillion dollars but I disagree that we can't fathom trillions. The US GDP hit 1 trillion in 1970 and the word trillion has been used ever since so we're (people who pay attention to it that is) all used to hearing it.
But now you know why we don't want to pay any higher taxes, the way they piss through it.
I've also been wondering why there are no terrorist attacks recently. If you know let me know.
I've heard same argument a few times, but I can't help thinking that if the US reduced its military more ruthless nations would rise to super power dominance. Swap the US military might with that of NK.
I don't think the Utopian vision of world peace will emerge. Could be wrong though.
notice the date in the top right.