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limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts)
Mon Oct 22, 2012, 01:14 AM Oct 2012

In the next debate, Obama should highlight the role of the military-industrial-congressional-complex

That's what Robert Reich just said.

https://twitter.com/RBReich/status/260237039067348992


Robert Reich
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In his final debate Monday night, Obama should highlight the role of the military-industrial-congressional complex.
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In the next debate, Obama should highlight the role of the military-industrial-congressional-complex (Original Post) limpyhobbler Oct 2012 OP
That's rich! MannyGoldstein Oct 2012 #1
keep hope alive. nt limpyhobbler Oct 2012 #2
Huh? He may well be against Simpson-Bowles for other reasons-- such that it sucks NoMoreWarNow Oct 2012 #4
Probably b/c it makes too much sense! Also, b/c both sides and every state enjoy their largess! Dustlawyer Oct 2012 #3
 

MannyGoldstein

(34,589 posts)
1. That's rich!
Mon Oct 22, 2012, 01:19 AM
Oct 2012

He's a great admirer of said complex... already ruled out the Simpson- Bowles defense cuts, has not ruled out their 22% cut in the average recipient's Social Security benefits.

 

NoMoreWarNow

(1,259 posts)
4. Huh? He may well be against Simpson-Bowles for other reasons-- such that it sucks
Mon Oct 22, 2012, 07:44 AM
Oct 2012

And he's saying here just to stop the lobbying by the defense contractors in DC, which is a simple rule that should help the problem.

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