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Scalded Nun

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17. The defense budget is so fucking bloated with waste and misapplication of funds it makes a person sick

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2026, 12:20 AM

20 hrs ago

Guess they'll have to slow down the 'Who can blow the most money on the most ridiculous bullshit fluff' games and maybe even the senior officer boondoggles.

They did this to themselves and unfortunately the troops are the ones who will pay the cost.

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