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The Europeans happily surrendered that role to us so they could afford their lavish welfare state. The Progressives view them with such envy. We've been the globalcop for over a half century. It's someone else's turn. I'm sure that China will be more than happy to take up the slack from us now.

Besides, soon our interest payments to them will eclipse what we spend on defense. They'll be able to afford it.