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8. Freedum may not be free

Reply to HughBeaumont (Reply #3)

Sat May 12, 2012, 07:54 AM

May 2012

but we are lucky it doesn't cost much, because "we couldn't afford it" if it did.

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If we can't afford SS for the elderly, healthcare for all or a living wage for American workers... [View all] Scuba May 2012 OP

the fleecing of the flock madokie May 2012 #1

We need to stop calling id "defense" spending. It's "military" spending. SharonAnn May 2012 #25

One could add ... Empire-building Spending cr8tvlde May 2012 #28

You got it madokie May 2012 #30

The repugs say they want a small government. airplaneman May 2012 #35

But many think of the troops Control-Z May 2012 #40

very good question. If we can't afford all those things, Bluerthanblue May 2012 #2

"YER FREEDUHMS, PUNK!! FREEDUM AIN'T FREEE!!!" HughBeaumont May 2012 #3

+1 xchrom May 2012 #4

Freedum may not be free quaker bill May 2012 #8

Wait.....! polmaven May 2012 #5

The MIC doesn't stand for this kind talk!!!! uponit7771 May 2012 #6

Oh, I am SOOO stealing! secondwind May 2012 #7

That question belongs on billboards and bumper stickers RC May 2012 #9

This would make a great, but long, bumper sticker! nt raccoon May 2012 #10

For all of the rich dudes clydefrand May 2012 #11

It's defending corporate interests worldwide. nt bupkus May 2012 #12

Then let them pay for it, no? Scuba May 2012 #13

They do!!! Paulie May 2012 #14

Why don't the corporations pay their share for the defense budget? Like 99%? Scuba May 2012 #17

Petty cash for the very wealthy. They love to dip into it whenever they want something. nt valerief May 2012 #15

Defense budget defends the military industrial complex liberal N proud May 2012 #16

EXACTLY! fascisthunter May 2012 #18

the 1% malaise May 2012 #19

+1 Zorra May 2012 #50

What's the kewpie doll? malaise May 2012 #56

Everyone in this country over 18 years old should get down to the recruiters office and join up. xtraxritical May 2012 #20

"what is the defense budget defending?" Bailouts for the billionaires. AnotherMcIntosh May 2012 #21

May i steal this? stlsaxman May 2012 #22

It's my gift to the public domain, a rare original thought from Scuba. Scuba May 2012 #23

profits.... mike_c May 2012 #24

Well of COURSE we can't provide universal healthcare! fruitsmoothie45 May 2012 #26

That is a brilliant thought. Curmudgeoness May 2012 #27

We don't matter - it's a system that rewards the rich business criminals that bankrupted us. Initech May 2012 #29

Keep thinking how true......and a good Public education for all.... joanbarnes May 2012 #31

Yes, there's a couple other deserving things I couldn't fit. Education is the first one. Scuba May 2012 #32

May everyone grow up to be as wise as you! freshwest May 2012 #33

It is defending the defense budget...silly wabbit.... MindMover May 2012 #34

Security guards for the 1% Starry Messenger May 2012 #36

Corprat profits. n/t ProfessionalLeftist May 2012 #37

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT May 2012 #38

I have been waiting for.. butterfly77 May 2012 #39

+1 area51 May 2012 #54

Defense Contract profiteers. jp11 May 2012 #41

Excellent observation.... WCGreen May 2012 #42

Agree...I consider Leon Panetta's statements about defense cuts intolerable... Swede Atlanta May 2012 #43

It's defending the defense budget, naturally. n/t the_chinuk May 2012 #44

The unenviable American way of life??? shcrane71 May 2012 #45

Good'un, Scuba. Really good! Bozita May 2012 #46

Good question, wonder why you never hear that mentioned on Cable News.... NorthCarolina May 2012 #47

That is the question you will never hear from the Corporate Media. Because it is THE question. harun May 2012 #48

That was BRILLIANT Scuba!!!!!! jillan May 2012 #49

K&R....a most excellent question....n/t unkachuck May 2012 #51

Pork for Republicans in their states Rosa Luxemburg May 2012 #52

K&R Excellent point! nt TBF May 2012 #53

K/R "Austerity" is a code word for the 1% lib2DaBone May 2012 #55

Kick,kick,kicked&Recommended! butterfly77 May 2012 #57