Why did it appear president reagan was being contradictory when he increased defense spending so much?

he had promised the american people he would not raise spending.
the defense department already had all the weapons it needed.
he was trying to get the soviets to agree to reduce nuclear arsenals.
the united states was already having an issue with government waste.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.