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If the governments' primary role is to provide for the Common Defense
Jody
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2/17/2009 9:57:10 PM
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Why does it appear Democrats oppose defense spending?
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If the governments' primary role is to provide for the Common Defense
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Jody
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2/17/2009 9:57:10 PM
Democrats don't oppose defense spending
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azstrummer
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2/17/2009 10:27:30 PM
To make intelligent strong decisions and policies requires a strong "Intelligence"
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Jody
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2/18/2009 2:01:24 AM
re: Democrats don't oppose defense spending
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gbaikie
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2/18/2009 1:46:00 AM
And while Republicans are big supporters of Big Ticket military items
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Eri
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2/18/2009 12:46:05 AM
Yeah, all our military Big Ticket items were developed by Republicans.
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TB
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2/18/2009 1:02:57 AM
I may be misinformed, however...
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Jody
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2/18/2009 2:29:59 PM
Origins of the internet
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McFly
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2/18/2009 8:13:44 PM
Hey! McFly!!...
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Tippy Miller
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2/18/2009 8:30:15 PM
The F-22 program will be in Obamas' hands in a couple of weeks...
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Jody
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2/18/2009 1:41:50 AM
HabitableZone — be civil, or at least entertaining.