kallend 2,182 #1 September 8, 2006 Ike was right about the Iron Triangle. There is a powerful, historic alliance between the Pentagon, the Congress and the Defense industry to promote defense activities and spending. We have the greatest military on earth. But the truth is, because of a symbiotic triangle, where the key players benefit from buying new weapon and information systems, the Defense Department wastes billions of dollars every year. Some of this is because the government doesn't hold the Defense Department fully accountable. Some of it is due to poor Pentagon planning and ineffective oversight of self-promoting contractors. Some of it is due to members of Congress who want to bring home the bacon. Believe it or not, the Defense Department spends close to half a trillion dollars a year but can't properly account for or withstand an audit of its assets and expenditures. It's time for the Defense Department to reconcile its long list of wants with the resources that it's likely to get for at least the next 10 years. Candidly, given projected budget deficits, there's no way DOD will be able to fund what's currently in the pipeline and on the drawing board. It's time to separate the Pentagon's many wants from true 21st Century needs. The Congress also should stop requiring the Pentagon to buy additional weapon systems that it never asked for and we can't afford. The Defense Department also has to hold contractors' feet to the fire and make them accountable for delivering what they promise, on time and within budget. A recent GAO report noted that the Defense Department paid billions of dollars in incentive and award fees to contractors who failed to meet this basic test. Yes, we're engaged in a "war on terrorism." And that's one reason why we should also declare a war on waste. David Walker, US Comptroller General, 9/7/2006... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #2 September 8, 2006 Got to agree with you here. Dam that hurts "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 September 8, 2006 Obama's Transparency In Gov't bill (now that Stevens has unblocked it - for now) will be a big help by trimming the pork out of appropriations bills across the board.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,182 #4 September 8, 2006 QuoteGot to agree with you here. Dam that hurts Ooooh.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #5 September 8, 2006 You forgot to add "It's all Bush's fault." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,182 #6 September 8, 2006 QuoteYou forgot to add "It's all Bush's fault." No need, you did it for me.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #7 September 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou forgot to add "It's all Bush's fault." No need, you did it for me. I just figured it was assumed at this point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 September 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteYou forgot to add "It's all Bush's fault." No need, you did it for me. I just figured it was assumed at this point. No, not quite - I don't recall John blaming Bush for anything in the "no lift" thread!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 September 8, 2006 QuoteNo, not quite - I don't recall John blaming Bush for anything in the "no lift" thread!! Bush invented the 45 degree rule ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 September 8, 2006 QuoteBush invented the 45 degree rule DAMN HIM!!!!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #11 September 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteNo, not quite - I don't recall John blaming Bush for anything in the "no lift" thread!! Bush invented the 45 degree rule Now that REALLY pisses me off. Impeach the Bastard!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,182 #12 September 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteNo, not quite - I don't recall John blaming Bush for anything in the "no lift" thread!! Bush invented the 45 degree rule Was it alcohol or drug induced?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #13 September 8, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteNo, not quite - I don't recall John blaming Bush for anything in the "no lift" thread!! Bush invented the 45 degree rule Was it alcohol or drug induced? Neither. It was all about the oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #14 September 8, 2006 There's a lot of truth to this. The GAO report to which he refers is quite an interesting read - I've got it on my hard drive at work, actually. They're talking about R&D contracts, the vast majority of which tend to be cost-plus-award-fee or incentive-fee type contracts. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
