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Started by flo, March 02, 2008, 10:55:37 PM

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flo

March 02, 2008, 10:55:37 PM
I think I heard this right.  If not, please correct me.  Boeing lost the contract to a FOREIGN builder, but the planes will be assembled in Alabama from FOREIGN parts, and this FOREIGN country is France? right? This pretty much means that the money for these planes will go to a FOREIGN country.  Now, tell me again, what country was it that refused to help the American Military in their attack against terrorism? And our government is awarding them this contract? Is there something wrong with this picture?
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Ole Granny

#1
March 02, 2008, 11:07:43 PM
Flo, You have it exactly correct!  Pretty sad state of affairs.   :o :o :o

There will have to be some explaining................I  hope.
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Wilma

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March 03, 2008, 08:10:42 AM
I would like to point out that it was not our elected officials that awarded the contract, but the Pentagon.  Our own Kansas Congressmen are questioning the decision, for whatever good it will do.  Our president is supposed to be the Commander in Chief of the Armed forces, but I don't understand what influence, if any, he has in this kind of decisions.  And I don't know if Congress can do anything about the decision now.

T. Sackett

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March 03, 2008, 08:26:45 AM
Don't be surprised if there are some "kickbacks" somewhere along the line.
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Wilma

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March 03, 2008, 09:25:24 AM
My thoughts exactly and I hope they find them.

Mom70x7

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March 03, 2008, 09:27:30 AM
One of the few "positives" to point out -

France has had an election and, as a result, changed leadership.
The current leadership is VERY friendly towards the United States.

That has nothing to do with this contract, kind of.
I still think Boeing should have been awarded it.

Just wanted to note the current leader of France is pro-American.

T. Sackett

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March 03, 2008, 09:53:05 AM
     It's wonderful that someone can still think "positive" in the world of today, where there is worldwide corruption.  :) 
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W. Gray

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March 03, 2008, 10:16:16 AM
Also, don't forget that had it not been for the French, the USA would not be here today.
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Diane Amberg

#8
March 03, 2008, 10:18:48 AM
Wow, you have a long memory....but it's true!

flo

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March 03, 2008, 11:51:31 AM
Quote from: W. Gray on March 03, 2008, 10:16:16 AM
Also, don't forget that had it not been for the French, the USA would not be here today.
been a lot of changes since then, tho.
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