Why $87 Billion, When $67B Covers Expenses?

[NicFed]

What is the extra $20 billion in the $87 billion request for besides the obvious election angle? Look what’s actually going down on the ground in Iraq and here.
The most powerful industrial/commercial/ military complex ever, is refining the techniques and technology of large scale urban pacification and surveillance. A very expensive undertaking.

Just a few clues:
http://www.fas.org/spp/military/docops/defense/97_dtos/jw_dtos/jw_dto_e.htm
http://www.techcentralstation.com/070102A.html
http://govtsecurity.securitysolutions.com/ar/security_dhs_unveils_new/

[DK666]

1. Mabey

Beer Money ?

[izzie]

2. Hand out so Togo can send over a man in uniform?

:mad:

[NicFed]

3. Practice

Iraq: weak military, massive resources. Think of it as a hostile business take over. Remember, these guys and gals are Capitalists first.