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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
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