re: Come to that, no money the govt. spends is wasted.

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re: Come to that, no money the govt. spends is wasted.

Tom Brosz — 1/27/2005 2:42:32 AM (archived)

If by that you mean it doesn't disappear into nothing, you're right. However, that doesn't mean it gets spent wisely, either. By and large, the private sector allocates wealth more effectively than the government does, and with more accountability.

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It was never about WMD... A glimpse at history - R.L. - 1/25/2005 10:01:21 AM
- I guess a lot of you would like to forget your real reasons for war... - R.L. - 2/2/2005 8:32:52 PM
- I Beleive The Correct Phrase IS "It was never ONLY about WMD" - Mark Eby - 1/26/2005 1:41:51 AM
  - NICE TRY- it was a 'pre-emptive war'- - R.L. - 1/26/2005 1:57:39 AM
    - PS You Didn't Address Your Fundamental Inaccuracy (n/t) - Mark Eby - 1/26/2005 2:42:05 AM
    - Yes & No - Mark Eby - 1/26/2005 2:21:49 AM
      - re: Yes & No - SDG - 1/28/2005 1:20:28 AM
        
        Bush Couldn't Articulate His Way Out Of A Paper Bag - Mark Eby - 1/28/2005 2:25:59 AM
- painful (n/t) - McFly - 1/25/2005 7:53:19 PM
- Fantastic - I liked the one about waving flags! (n/t) - Bowser - 1/25/2005 6:14:33 PM
  - My favorite, (Is this scott evil?) - R.L. - 1/25/2005 7:29:26 PM
  - Interesting... - Tom Brosz - 1/25/2005 7:26:43 PM
- re: It was never about WMD... A glimpse at history - Tom Brosz - 1/25/2005 4:55:36 PM
  - re: "Most likely: explosive booby traps, bombing of civilian areas to take out our forces..." - alcaray - 1/25/2005 7:27:23 PM
  - "Other than the poison gas, I think I came out pretty good on this one." - R.L. - 1/25/2005 7:10:47 PM
    - $80 billion more requested for this war to protect ourselves from WMD - RL. - 1/25/2005 9:14:12 PM
      - Oh, the intelligence services lied, now? - Tom Brosz - 1/26/2005 1:13:52 AM
        
        Some lied, the administration accepted only those claims it WANTED... - R.L. - 1/27/2005 10:45:47 PM
      - For reference, thats 80+ mars missions like the rovers, ~40 Cassinis (n/t) - R.L. - 1/25/2005 10:07:19 PM
        
        Or two Mars Direct missions (n/t) - LJ - 1/26/2005 12:07:13 AM
        
        Yeah, we'll just take the guys building tanks and put them right to work on solar panels. - Tom Brosz - 1/26/2005 1:58:07 AM
        
        We set the priorities. - alcaray - 1/26/2005 8:27:55 PM
        
        You make a good point. - Tom Brosz - 1/26/2005 11:32:31 PM
        
        Come to that, no money the govt. spends is wasted. (n/t) - alcaray - 1/27/2005 12:45:26 AM
        
        re: Come to that, no money the govt. spends is wasted. - Tom Brosz - 1/27/2005 2:42:32 AM
        
        Swords into plowshares - LJ - 1/26/2005 6:47:23 AM
        
        re: Swords into plowshares - Tom Brosz - 1/26/2005 7:27:24 AM
        
        How many Hubble repairs? (n/t) - alcaray - 1/26/2005 12:11:12 AM
    - I was talking about my prediction - Tom Brosz - 1/25/2005 7:32:03 PM
      - AndI was pointing out that despite the current claims, this war was about WMD... - R.L. - 1/25/2005 7:38:44 PM
        
        I did quote the resolution in Congress. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/25/2005 7:50:36 PM
        
        Good for you!!! (n/t) - R.L. - 1/25/2005 8:23:06 PM
        
        Now they are saying GWB is a liar, 'cause he said it was about WMDs. - Bowser - 1/26/2005 12:06:42 AM
- re:LOL !! (n/t) - Raoul - 1/25/2005 4:35:52 PM
- That.... - Donald - 1/25/2005 2:44:54 PM
- What ever happened to Matt B. Anyways? (n/t) - Davin :. - 1/25/2005 2:32:06 PM
- re: It was never about WMD... it was about control of the 2nd largest oil reserve in the world. - Jack Herer - 1/25/2005 1:16:09 PM
  - Oh, would you PLEASE shut up!! - R.L. - 1/25/2005 4:24:52 PM
    - re: Oh, would you PLEASE shut up!! - LJ - 1/25/2005 5:37:52 PM
    - It was ALL about oil ... black gold to a Texas oil tycoon. (n/t) - Jack Herer - 1/25/2005 4:38:30 PM
      - you forgot the other name from the Theme Song: 'Texas Tea' (n/t) - Davin :. - 1/25/2005 4:45:28 PM
- re: It was never about WMD... A glimpse at history - gbaikie - 1/25/2005 11:55:59 AM

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