It seems our miltary-industrial complex is starting to lose out on the lucrative business of War....
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21135104/
Now, where did that $100 million come from, I ask? UU taxdollars?
2007-10-05 02:51:01 · 6 answers · asked by outcrop 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
You folks need to READ the article - the Iraqis are spending our money buying weapons from the Chinese to the tune of $100 million.
Oopsie!
2007-10-05 02:57:59 · update #1
"Now, where did that $100 million come from, I ask? UU taxdollars?" That's a great question. I think the answer is in the article you cited, "And the Government Accountability Office said earlier this year that the Pentagon cannot fully account for $19.2 billion worth of equipment provided to Iraqi security forces." That's A LOT of money to be missing.
2007-10-05 02:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by katydid 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
No, it is not reason to leave.
The article stated:
"He noted that the United States has already delivered about $600 million worth of equipment to the Iraqis, and has another $2 billion to $3 billion on order."
Why cry over $100 million going elsewhere when our factories are backed up and can't deliver as quickly as necessary?
Also, no where does the article state that the $100 million is to come from US tax dollars. Nor, do I see where such a thing could even be inferred.
2007-10-05 10:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by wider scope 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't you remember how much oil is produced in Iraq. They generate a lot of money there.
2007-10-05 10:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by The Voice of Reason 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
War is all about making money. You don't think our government would be so quick to start one if that wasn't the case, do you?
2007-10-05 09:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
UH OH Iraq is thinking for itself, without our demonic government thinking for them.
2007-10-05 09:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by masterplumber1975 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
No. Protecting our country is expensive.
2007-10-05 09:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋