Quote:The government procurement process needs an enema as it invites gross overspending. This number is absurd. So high that it reminded me of an excerpt from the book "Blind Man's Bluff" (which is a fabulous read about the history of submarines - great for any Navy or Red October-type buff) where they lumped in a bunch of money into seemingly legit government projects to "launder" tax dollars for black ops initiatives. Not saying that is what happened here, just that the number is so high, it could easily be funding things it is not publicly designed to.


But seriously, check that book out. So good even for those who do not like non-fiction. Scary how close we came to WWIII without even knowing it. Was referred to me by a retired vet who spent 30 years on subs. Said it most closely described what it was really like. I find it's harder for people to take you seriously if you can't name the last book you read.

 

Thank you for the suggestion, sounds like a great read. I just finished Zeke Emanuel's book Reinventing American Healthcare, an autopsy on the creation and implementation of the ACA along with his insights as to the next 20 years in the industry. I don't agree with him on several points, but it's a good look at the left/administration's positions on healthcare.

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