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orthoclad

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3. I've posted facts 'n' figures over the years

Reply to niyad (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 08:11 AM

Yesterday

It's truly absurd.

Mil spending is the highest expression of capitalism and conspicuous consumption. Big, fancy, expensive, splashy items that play well on tv (go BOOM!), and which require immediate replacement spending after every use.

(but we still use 1950s bombers)

We spend more than GB, France, Germany, CHINA, and RUSSIA* combined. But we can't afford health care.

Is this too short for a "rant"? : )

* Numbers there have changed a bit the last few years. I haven't looked lately.

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An idle thought about the alleged assassination discussion* Given [View all] niyad Tuesday OP

Bear in mind, these are the people orthoclad Tuesday #1

We will take that rant as read, for the moment. niyad Wednesday #2

I've posted facts 'n' figures over the years orthoclad Yesterday #3

Not too short for a rant, as you covered it succinctly. The facts and niyad Yesterday #5

Sagan said we could have orthoclad Yesterday #6

I never understood where they thought Iranian drones would be staged. Liberal In Texas Yesterday #4