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go west young man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 09:52 PM Original message |
Global weapons spending hits record levels•US accounts for more than half total increase to $1.4tn |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. Not surprised. We need to spend 1/2 of increase to stay where we are: 1/2 of total global defense $ |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. In a world gone mad, perhaps investing in a strong defense is the most sane thing to do? |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:24 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Invest differently. Wage Peace. |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:39 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. No. |
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magellan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:48 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. If there's a storm coming |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:50 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. how so? |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. They Don't Need to Attack Us, They Can Just Buy Us Out |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:14 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. Really? What do you propose we spend our money on then...that will make it harder for them. |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:23 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. If so, who will defend us with these weapons? Contractors? |
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PaulaFarrell (840 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 05:54 AM Response to Reply #5 |
28. Oh please |
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Blandocyte (830 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 06:38 AM Response to Reply #5 |
29. There's always storms coming |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Conversely, If You Are an Arms Maker, You Invest In That Which Spreads Hate and Fear |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:09 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. the world is gearing up for war. GE has no control over that. |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:27 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. Really? |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:34 PM Response to Reply #3 |
18. Spending for war |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:44 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. What "other side" are we arming exactly? |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 12:56 AM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Ok, here's the list -- From 1970 to 2008 - USAmerika has Armed |
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Sabriel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. Good news for US corporations |
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Amonester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 10:45 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. The fat cats get their health checked and cared for... |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:11 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. omg, there's somebody better off than you. that's so unfair. |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:43 PM Response to Reply #13 |
19. Get your terminology straight... |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 12:11 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. it is. |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 01:01 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Here's the list -- from 1970 to 2008 USAmerika has armed |
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Old Hob (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 01:32 AM Response to Reply #23 |
27. ..... |
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Nihil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 07:25 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. "Yeah, why do you hate America?" |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 10:57 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. Why are you so prone to commit logic errors when cornered? |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:08 AM Response to Reply #19 |
32. So Saddam's tanks were US M1A1's made to look like Russian T-62 and T-72's? |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:28 PM Response to Reply #2 |
17. Ditto! BABY! |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-08-09 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
12. who are we killing with these weapons and why? |
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ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 01:03 AM Response to Reply #12 |
24. Here's why |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #24 |
33. well designed symbol of amerika, thanks! |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
25. Masters of War Profiteering RULE! |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-09-09 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
26. USA = Weapons INC. |
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