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To be fair, some of the $ in the 'stimulus' deal going overseas doesn't bother me. I work in Foreign Military Sales, https://www.dsca.mil/foreign-military-sales-faq#:~:text=Foreign%20Military%20Sales%20(FMS)%20is,at%20no%20cost%20to%20taxpayers and I know most of that $ will come right back here.
How?
I'll try to make this quick..
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How?
I'll try to make this quick..
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Countries agree to purchase approved articles from the US DoD and we, in turn, provide material, services and training. This has a two fold positive effect.
1. We are interoperable with allies and can effectively have a force multiplier
2. FMS bolsters military industry
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1. We are interoperable with allies and can effectively have a force multiplier
2. FMS bolsters military industry
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I know, military industrial is profit and greed.
Yes, but the more articles bought, including FMS, the lower the unit price, thus some cost avoidance to the US taxpayer.
FMS is a 'zero sum' endeavor. Meaning, we can't make money or lose money.
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Yes, but the more articles bought, including FMS, the lower the unit price, thus some cost avoidance to the US taxpayer.
FMS is a 'zero sum' endeavor. Meaning, we can't make money or lose money.
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The entire burden of admin support (my salary) is borne by the countries that purchase via FMS. The US taxpayer holds no burden for FMS.
Sort of...
Sometimes, like now, we must 'support' countries with aid to ensure we can maintain sales.
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Sort of...
Sometimes, like now, we must 'support' countries with aid to ensure we can maintain sales.
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I know, "Robbing Peter to pay Paul". Yes, in a sense, but remember the cost and burden of cancelled contracts for military systems is steep, and since these articles are under contract, by law, under the USG, YOU, taxpayer, would be liable for cancelled contracts.
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So see, it's complicated. And the politicians think you all are too stupid to understand these intricacies. They just bull rush bills through and ignore you.
I'm happy to discuss on podcasts or other mediums if you're interested in more.
Everything above is public domain.
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I'm happy to discuss on podcasts or other mediums if you're interested in more.
Everything above is public domain.
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