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To: TimF who wrote (34726)	4/9/2009 7:52:52 PM
From: DuckTapeSunroof	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71588

Re: "But he did gut or eliminate some useful or important programs." Some programs slowed or eliminated, sure. While, at the same time, INCREASING other program's budget lines. For example: F-35 purchases were accelerated, theater missile defense and terminal area high altitude missile defense were increased, special forces increased, etc. Some cuts, some increases. Factoring war costs out you are left with about a $21 Billion INCREASE over Bush's last defense budget.

To: TimF who wrote (34726)	4/14/2009 10:44:07 AM
From: Peter Dierks	Respond to of 71588

Strong language in headlines grabs attention. "Guts the military" is perhaps a bit strong considering how big defense budgets will continue to be. The Obama - Pelosi military budget is including the ongoing costs of defending freedom. President Bush considered it a cost of freedom instead of a cost of operating the military. Obama is sending the message that he wants to punish the military for being engaged. Canceling large military programs under the assumption that the Chinese are our friends and will never engage us is unbelievably foolish. If we cannot project power to stop them from over running allies such as Taiwan, they will do it eventually.