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Oliver Willis
Space Force Looks Like A Campaign Fundraising Scam
August 11, 2018 3:45 am
Evidence is mounting that the White House rollout of a so-called space force is simply a way for Trumps re-election campaign to rake in more cash.
The Pentagon has shown little to no intention of indulging Trumps fantasies of a new, space-oriented branch of the U.S. military on par with the other five branches of the armed services.
But within one hour of Mike Pences speech at the Pentagon Thursday about the supposed space force, the Trump campaign sent an email urging supporters to pick a logo for campaign gear.
The email, signed by Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale, said, As a way to celebrate President Trumps huge announcement, our campaign will be selling a new line of gear.
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(45,525 posts)riversedge
(70,299 posts)riversedge
(70,299 posts)dalton99a
(81,570 posts)to fight Subterranean ISIS
sellitman
(11,607 posts)After all Mars will pay for it.
Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)JDC
(10,132 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)by so many on the right. They really are a party of morons.