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Old 03-05-2011, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by HorseSoldier View Post
Even if we're importing a design from where ever, American workers will still be making it.
As a rule of thumb I'd agree with you, however I'm sure there's some items made offshore and shipped in.

I can understand wanting to be self sufficient with regards to war material, however I'm in complete agreement that using a design from elsewhere doesn't do a lot to reduce this self sufficiency. Politics, corporate lobbying/kickbacks, and nepotism appears to be the driving force behind a lot of spending decisions - at least from an outsiders point of view.
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