"The Arsenal of Freedom?" That's the exact title of a Star Trek episode about a world whose military industry literally destroyed the entire civilization.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/politics/hegseth-arsenal-of-freedom-defense-spending

"In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown.
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town."

When you're IN TOWN?? You Just said he's right there, IN THE MEADOW. He's standing in front of you!