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A good idea, but likely far too depressing to actually use. (Original Post) F4lconF16 Sep 2014 OP
. merrily Sep 2014 #1
But..consider all the benefits we accure by bombing vs education. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2014 #2
 

Tierra_y_Libertad

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2. But..consider all the benefits we accure by bombing vs education.
Mon Sep 29, 2014, 03:19 PM
Sep 2014

Flashy, exciting videos of sleek, zoomy, planes with sexy pilots in jump suits.

Even more exciting videos of explosions.

Large holes in buildings and the countryside.

More scary bogeymen to guarantee more financing of the above.

Grim looking politicians and generals complaining that a) Bombing is too limited b) Troops (preferably without boots) are needed on the ground c) the deeply regret any civilian casualties due to their precision bombing.

On the other hand with 3428 Harvard Graduates you only get a bunch of over educated slackers who probably won't enlist but may teach your kids silly things like art, literature, and science and make them into Commies or Hippies or somethin'.

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