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On 9/29/2013 8:44 AM, John H wrote:
On Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:56:57 -0400, wrote:

On Sat, 28 Sep 2013 22:00:34 -0400, "F.O.A.D." wrote:

We can start by reducing military expenditures by 10% a year until they
are half what they are now, and then consider additional reductions in
military spending.

I agree with the sentiment but this is the biggest single jobs program
in the US.
That is why they have so much trouble cutting the DoD. They are smart
about spreading the spending around, hitting the district of every
powerful congressman in the country.
You certainly have plenty in your district

I would have no problem with cuts in the military and like cuts in welfare (including unemployment
compensation)...with the guarantee that the savings pay off the debt and/or go to infrastructure
rebuilding - making jobs for those whose welfare checks are being reduced. Perhaps they'd be more
inclined to look for a job.

Some time ago there was much hype about a program called workfare.
Whatever became of that? It probably wasn't too popular amongst O'Bama's
base.