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.
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