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10. Meanwhile, DOGE never got around to scrutinizing the MIC.

Sun Jun 22, 2025, 10:25 AM

Jun 22

Just came across this article, which does an excellent job critiqueing how MIC waste, fraud, and abuse plus endless wars have impoverished and undermined our welfare:

"The Real National Emergency: Endless Wars, Failing Infrastructure, and a Dying Republic", https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/john_whiteheads_commentary/the_real_national_emergency_endless_wars_failing_infrastructure_and_a_dying_republic

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Purposely done Bayard Jun 21 #1

EXACTLY. The entire govt. will be contracted to the oligarchs...... groundloop Jun 21 #9

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I am pleased to report that my payments arrive on time, elleng Jun 21 #8

Meanwhile, DOGE never got around to scrutinizing the MIC. snot Jun 22 #10