Tag Archives: Defense Spending

He’s Playin’ You, Virginia

Posted on August 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm by JM Ashby

Virginia — Paul Ryan thinks you’re stupid. “Now there’s one thing we’re going to have to deal with to make sure we protect jobs in Virginia and around America,” Ryan said. “And that is these devastating defense cuts that president … Continue reading →

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Flashback: Paul Ryan Says Joint Chiefs Are Dishonest

Posted on August 11, 2012 at 3:00 pm by JM Ashby

In March of this year the pentagon debuted their budget request for fiscal 2013 which included the cuts mandated by the Budget Control Act (the debt ceiling deal). The Joint Chiefs of Staff expressed their satisfaction with the budget proposal, … Continue reading →

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Is This Really Something We Should Cut?

Posted on November 29, 2010 at 1:16 pm by Bob Cesca

The answer is “nope.” WASHINGTON — President Obama announced a two-year pay freeze for civilian federal workers on Monday as he sought to address concerns over sky-high deficit spending and appeal to Republican leaders to find a common approach to … Continue reading →

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Why We Fight

Posted on August 3, 2010 at 10:29 am by Bob Cesca

This is easily one of the best Colbert segments ever. Almost too bizarre to be true. David H. Brooks is a screwball defense contractor who embezzled $200 million in taxpayer funds which he spent on porn, hookers and plastic surgery … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 7:54 pm by Bob Cesca

“Anyone notice that the pres signed a $680 BILLION defense approp bill in the midst of our debates about $90b a yr for hc?” —The Nation‘s Chris Hayes via Twitter And, as Ezra notes, the $680 billion is for one … Continue reading →

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Getting it Right

Posted on April 11, 2009 at 1:14 pm by Bob Cesca

And when it comes to getting it exactly wrong, here’s a shocker:

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Oxymorons

Posted on April 10, 2009 at 4:12 pm by Bob Cesca

The far-right talkers and activists are lying stupids. I’d like to hear them explain how a defense budget hike is actually a defense budget cut. Much like a “liberal fascist,” it’s totally impossible. Adding… This from Stephen Colbert:

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Applause for Secretary Gates

Posted on April 8, 2009 at 10:06 am by Bob Cesca

If you’ve read anything about the power of the military-industrial complex, or if you’ve watched the brilliant documentary Why We Fight, the following summary of Bob Gates’ approach to the Defense budget will make you smile: First, defense contractors and … Continue reading →

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