Re: The military and entitlements are a huge chunk of the budget.
As they lead us into a better world, the human suffering will be seen to be negligible, simply a price for change, and people should be glad to pay that price.
Just like the Iraqis should appreciate "Shock and Awe", Agu Ghraib, white phosphorus, limited electricity, no sewers on their way to liberty, freedom and democracy.
The "fiscal" and "economic", why that's all good. Another reason why "humanitarian" is considered a dirty word by all right-thinking people.