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[–] abc@hexbear.net 11 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

I don't think you could find a single soul in Congress who would genuinely say "yes we can build this", it is just another way to funnel money into various defense contractors so said senators/congressional reps can get a nice payout after they leave office for helping Northrop Grumman get record profits for another year

[–] InexplicableLunchFiend@hexbear.net 1 points 3 hours ago

All 50 states get to make 1 part.

You might not like it, but this is what peak efficiency looks like