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F-35 debacle

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One has to wonder if this will go down as the most wasteful military program in history. Unmanned will deprecate this program in no time, if not already. I have utmost faith in our troops; but, we need to get MUCH smarter in our investment decisions!  Don’t get me started on the multi-billion dollar carriers needed to transport multi-million dollar F-35s…

http://www.wsj.com/articles/marines-say-costly-f-35-jet-fighter-is-finally-ready-1438367615

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