The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Blew Up

Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by SubiculumCode on Thursday April 27, 2023 @11:34AM (#35729678)

This is frustrating to square with the large military expenditures we make in this country. What is the use of the most advanced weaponry if you cannot produce them yourself when shit hits the fan?

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Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by slowhand09 on Thursday April 27, 2023 @12:07PM (#35730205)

If only we had some sort of national leader saying "Made in America" is good...

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Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by mrguyorama on Thursday April 27, 2023 @12:32PM (#35730623)

You mean the one selling hats and other memorabilia made in china?

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Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by slowhand09 on Tuesday May 02, 2023 @06:16PM (#35794965)

Incorrect information. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/09/08/fac...

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Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by SubiculumCode on Thursday April 27, 2023 @12:43PM (#35730826)

You mean both the current and last president? Our military strategic leaders well know the predicament, and have been pulling back outsourcing of strategic necessities. Look at their actions, not the bluster. And for factual information, try The Truth of the Matter podcast by CSIS.

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Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by slowhand09 on Tuesday May 02, 2023 @06:13PM (#35794939)

Thanks, I just semi-retired from DoD.

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Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by throwaway52407 on Thursday April 27, 2023 @03:36PM (#35733446)

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/management/made-in-america/

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Re:The U.S. Military Relies on One Louisiana Factory. It Ble... by vinaypai on Thursday April 27, 2023 @05:02PM (#35734531)

If only we had some sort of national leader ACTING ON THE PRINCIPAL THAT "Made in America" is good...

fixed that for you

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