Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Does that even come close to the billions in failed defense projects? I realize that we have to invest in technology AND defense, but JSF, interim fighting vehicles, rail gun, airborne laser, etc. Seems to me 90 billion is probably a drop in the bucket to all sorts of projects that republicans would support, at least initially before it's realized that they've failed.

My point was, left to their own devices, you are pretty much at gunpoint from corporations that will take advantage of you in scenarios. Either that or you choose not to live and sustain yourself.