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  1. #31
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    Originally posted by Phantom
    I could fully agree with you on this point, except for one thing. There is only so much $$$ to go around, end result they only go for one plan. And it is usually the big, maybe usuful in the future boondoogle that will be chosen. Not the less expensive, useful now idea.
    I have never heard of a cheap or less expensive government/army project. I've been working with the government for over 2 years now; cost is no object. I'm sure the U.S. works the same way.
    "The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing compared to the misery of not being exploited at all."
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    Note, I said "less expensive" not "cheap."

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    Originally posted by Phantom
    Note, I said "less expensive" not "cheap."
    Too complicated for most bureaucrats to understand.

    They either throw billions at a project or starve it to death.
    "The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing compared to the misery of not being exploited at all."
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    Originally posted by Lt.Khrys Antos
    Too complicated for most bureaucrats to understand.

    They either throw billions at a project or starve it to death.
    Too true.

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