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everybodyknows on Sept 26, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why the U.S. can't build icebreaking ships

Of course, but then Congress couldn't create a jobs program to scare up a few more votes for the incumbent in certain districts. And so job security triumphs over national security.

euroderf on Sept 27, 2024 [–]

Might as well go all in then and equip the ships with the world's best buggy whips.

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