ilitary spending. Two
> excellent examples are WD-40 and the insulating liner in your light
> weight winter coat.
>
> Tom
> www.kegkits.com
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On Dec 17, 2007 12:40 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Also, military spending to reasearch new weapons, weapon systems and
> medical proc
And the list goes on & on & on..
Tom
www.kegkits.com
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On Dec 17, 2007 12:40 PM
"Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I watched it again. I agree that she makes some valid points; for
> example, consumerism is out of control (think I'll send the link to
> my stepson). But she doesn't help the message by using "made up"
> facts, particularly if they are not relevant
On Dec 17, 2007 12:40 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Also, military spending to reasearch new weapons, weapon systems and
> medical procedures have had a tremendous positive inpact on our standard
> of living. Much of what we call "modern" from plastics and lubricants
> through some
he "real message" is bigger than
advertised?
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Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 15:36
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One made up "fact" doesn't mean she&
essage
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Well, according to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2003/hist.html,
The estimated FY07 outlays for Def
ve time for a big search...
Anyway don't let that one bit put you off, remember how statistics get
manupulated...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:07:22 -0500
From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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No, it's actually 51% when you factor in the ongoing military
benefits1.2B total.
On 12/17/07, Sco
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> http://www.storyofstuff.com/
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> I'm fairly impressed with this, she's got goo
She lost me when she said 50% of the tax dollars go to the military ... not
even close.
Scott
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http
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
I'm fairly impressed with this, she's got good examples and cites some good
sources. I buy alot of stuff used and I'm fairly disgusted with our consumer
society. Its interesting to see these messages getting more common.
-Curt
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