Obama plans to save $17 billion in 2010

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This may, at first, seem to have some real meaning. But it doesn't. The administration plans to spend $3.6 Trillion in 2010. So, the $17 billion cut equals... less than 0.5%. And most of that cut wont even happen, as about half are social programs that certain Democratic constituencies are a big fan of.

It seems the only major casualty will be the F-22. Which is blatantly, stupidly, idiotic. The reason? The F-22 has been proven to be extremely effective, a game changer in the air. It is so far beyond current (gen 4.5) aircraft that is often referred to as gen 6. It is an amazing piece of hardware we need to maintain a strategic advantage. And it is the one thing that will be cut. I'm pretty sure that out of the $3.6 TRILLION there are probably programs more deserving of cuts than one of the most successful new aircraft in history.

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