Military industry appeals to job-loss fears


	Military industry appeals to job-loss fears

papananook

2-16-2009 9:41 AM

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papananook says:

Doublespeak of the most obscene nature.

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2-16-2009 2:10 PM

masbury

I figured this would happen. Now, they'll tell us, we can't cut military spending because jobs would be lost.

2-17-2009 7:01 AM

papananook

You could see this coming...so could anyone who pays attention but most sheeple don't.

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