Within the next 3-5 years, major entitlements and net interest together will eat up all the tax revenue collected in that year. This implies that all other government spending, including national defense would have to be financed by deficit spending. What does this portend for the future of this country as a dominant military and political force in the world?
a) It will lead to increased global influence due to increased defense spending
b) It will weaken the country's ability to maintain dominance in military and political affairs
c) It will have no significant impact on the country's global standing
d) It will lead to greater diplomatic leverage in international negotiations