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Bloggers Set the Record Straight on Obama's Defense Budget
posted by selena shilad on February 4, 2009 at 11:01 am
In previous posts, we have addressed the misconception that President Obama is “cutting” the defense budget for FY2009. However, we are not alone in our debunking of Robert Kagan-esque arguments. Numerous bloggers have addressed this as well.
Spencer Ackerman discusses the follies of the Robert Kagan Op-Ed on “Attackerman.”
Meteor Blades of “Daily Kos” also pokes large holes in the Kagan Op-Ed here.
Jim Arkedis of “All Our Might” sets the record straight about the Obama Administration’s defense budget.
Heather Hurlburt at “Democracy Arsenal” addresses a FOX News item entitled “Defense Official: Obama Calling for Defense Budget Cuts.”
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