@cicerone imposter,
cicerone imposter wrote:
Without funding from congress to fund any government agency, they will not exist. I think most are aware of the waste in the defense department. That's the fault of congress.
Congress can and has shut down funding when they are peeved. Despite the goals of any President, nothing happens until Congress agrees to fund it. Congress seldom concerns itself with the goals of a President, they are more concerned with the Government contracts earmarked for the industry in their States. When the Pentagon complains that they don't want or need costly and
useless jets, tanks et al, Congress ignores it because it means jobs in their districts. They don't care if it's necessary for the defense of our country, they will make cuts in other areas to avoid inconveniencing defense plants in their districts. (It could cost them them votes, and possibly their seats)
