Spot the cost-plus scam. Some numbers follow: U.S. historical numbers, plus international comparisons
TABLE A: Approximate Percent of U.S. Gross Domestic Product, 1960 & 2018
1960 2018
military* 8% ~4%
health care** 5% ~17%
TABLE B: PERCENT OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (BY COUNTRY):
Military* (2020) Healthcare (2018)**
U.S. 3.7% ~17%
Canada 1.4% ~11%
Germany 1.4% ~12%
Switzerland 0.8% ~11%
U.K. 2.2% ~10%
Denmark 1.4% ~10%.......
Sources: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Military)*
Statista.com (Healthcare)**
EXCEPT FOR THE U.S., ALL THESE COUNTRIES ESSENTIALLY COVER EVERYBODY'S HEALTHCARE FREE AT THE POINT OF DELIVERY.