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The Senate border security bill is making it rain for the U.S. defense industry, with a potential payout of nearly $50 billion. Holy moly, that’s a whole lot of cash! This bill is like the defense industry’s own personal piggy bank.
It's always about money or power, isn't it?
Senate Border Security Bill Offers Potential Massive Payday To Defense Industrial Complex
…bill offers a massive payout of potentially close to $50 billion to the U.S. defense industry…https://t.co/3fhibW4RMd— Snarky Side (@snarky_side) February 5, 2024
Now, what exactly is this money being used for? Well, a whopping $19.85 billion is going towards replenishing U.S. military equipment that was sent to Ukraine. Talk about being a good neighbor! Another $1.9 billion is being invested to restock weapons and equipment for Ukraine. Hey, Ukraine, we’ve got your back!
But wait, there’s more. The bill also includes $3.3 billion in emergency funding for a submarine base. We’ve got to keep those submarines afloat, folks! And let’s not forget about the $2.44 billion for our Central Command forces in the Red Sea. We need to make sure they’re fully armed and ready to shoot down anything that moves.
Oh, and did we mention the $34.9 billion that’s going towards restoring U.S. military readiness? That’s right, we’re refilling our weapons stockpiles and strengthening our defense industrial base. Let’s show the world that we mean business!
But hold onto your hats, because the fun doesn’t stop there. The bill also includes $13.8 billion in foreign military financing, allowing Ukraine to buy weapons directly from us. Cha-ching! That brings the potential payout to a mind-boggling $48.7 billion. It’s like Christmas came early for the defense industry.
And if that’s not enough, there’s even more money being thrown around. We’ve got $542.4 million to address the Indo-Pacific Command’s “unfunded requirements.” It’s like giving your kid an extra allowance just because they asked nicely.
But let’s not forget about Taiwan. Congress has authorized arming Taiwan with up to $1.1 billion worth of military equipment. They’ll be like the neighborhood watch on steroids. You go, Taiwan!
Now, some House Republicans are saying they won’t vote for this bill because of the perceived shortcomings in border security rules. But come on, people! We can’t let politics get in the way of supporting our allies and strengthening our national defense. This bill is a slam dunk, and anyone who says otherwise is just playing politics.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready to watch the defense industry cash in. With nearly $50 billion on the line, it’s going to be one heck of a payday. And hey, maybe they can throw a few bucks our way for some conservative news coverage. Just a thought.
