Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] The G.W. Bush Presidential Library

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008, Rick wrote:

> Hopefully, we can drop some of those expensive social programs to help 
> alleviate the problem.

Which programs are those?  I would be surprised if they aren't extremely 
wasteful because the money goes to corporations that provide services and 
lobbyists and campaign contributions.  Related to this -- here's a good 
question:  Why don't Republicans want the Federal gov't to negotiate 
prices with drug companies?  It's comically wasteful not to do so.  It 
makes Bush and cronies look really corrupt to me.  Here's a story:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/13/washington/13drug.html

Most federal tax money goes to defense, but much of that is also money 
that goes to corporations that provide services and weapons and lobbyists 
and campaign contributions.  Companies like Halliburton and Bechtel are 
especially parasitic.

If you want to save money, start at the DoD and you'll save plenty.

Mike

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