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FredGarvin

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9. Exactly

Reply to neohippie (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 26, 2025, 10:53 AM

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Russia's weapons are really cheap and effective. Even with the so-called Russian corruption...

Taking down $20,000 drones with million dollar US missiles is not sustainable, even if we outspend Russia 20:1 on hardware.

Where did those trillions go?

Hint: Wall Street

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