Is This The Start Of The Don't-Cut-Military-Spending Campaign?
I realize that, like a cardiologist who thinks everything is related to heart issues, I trend to see federal budget implications no matter what the subject.
But I can't help but wonder if this speech by Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) yesterday, is more about trying to make the Pentagon immune from any deficit reduction plan that is put on the table in the months ahead than eliminating Iran's nuclear capability.
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More likely a reason to
More likely a reason to increase defense spending while cutting taxes, medicaid, food stamps and education.
Three Rivers
Remember Mendel Rivers, back when South Carolina's economy depended on the Cooper, the Santee, and Mendel? I think Lindsay Graham may have aspirations to join the trinity.
You're right.
But I believe cooler heads are keeping the carrier task forces outside the Gulf, mostly because they weren't designed to mud wrestle with alligators.
Lindsay Graham reminds me of a cab driver I had in Quito for a vey long ride a couple of months ago.