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5. I agree but wait until he finds out how things work

Reply to Calista241 (Original post)

Mon Dec 12, 2016, 11:29 AM

Dec 2016

The Pentagon brass sees POTUS's as temps and they are much more interested in making sure they have their retirement military contractor job liked up.

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Trump targets Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet costs [View all] Calista241 Dec 2016 OP

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That is some low hanging fruit he's picking. bluedigger Dec 2016 #2

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Corrupt Trump is freakin' insane. yallerdawg Dec 2016 #4

I agree but wait until he finds out how things work underpants Dec 2016 #5

What sort of payoff is he looking for now? Preferred stock? Ford_Prefect Dec 2016 #6

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Remember, he's working for the Kremlin now. In that light, wouldn't he shraby Dec 2016 #7

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