U.S. defense spending in 2011 more than 14 countries combined

[Jeebus]

We have a different idea of what "social welfare" means , so we can agree to disagree. I'm not in the mood for a pissing match today

OK, sorry to hear that, hope things look up in the afternoon!

[Jeebus]

Please compare welfare with the defense budget and let me know the outcome

2012

Defense spending = $952 Billion

Social Welfare programs = $2.1 Trillion

http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/...Xbs1n_00104002

[Spot72]

2012

Defense spending = $952 Billion

Social Welfare programs = $2.1 Trillion

http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/...Xbs1n_00104002

Nice try, now break it down by program

[bmore_ken]

Nice try, now break it down by program

I'm sure he'll include social security and medicare, but won't include TARP or Obama's bailouts.

[Jeebus]

The data is there, I posted the link.

Add all spending on social welfare programs...

social welfare program: any of a variety of governmental programs designed to protect citizens from the economic risks and insecurities of life. The most common types of programs provide benefits to the elderly or retired, the sick or invalid, dependent survivors, mothers, the unemployed, the work-injured, and families. Methods of financing and administration and the scope of coverage and benefits vary widely among countries.

...and compare the total to all defense spending.

Not hard to see where the money goes.

[Anne68]

As I said, a drop in the bucket compared to defense spending

But if you point out 1,000 different drops....

[Downunder]

True statement.

But non citizens do get SNAP benefits.

I don't know what SNAP benefits are, but non citizens are entitled to Social Security.

[reg_indy]

I don't know what SNAP benefits are, but non citizens are entitled to Social Security.

Not entitled:

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answ...urity-benefits

[Downunder]

Not entitled:

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answ...urity-benefits

Did you read your link?



Can noncitizens receive Social Security benefits?

In certain cases, yes.

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As a Permanent Resident of the US, I most certainly am entitled to receive Social Security when the time comes