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E-Z-B

(567 posts) Wed Sep 4, 2013, 12:39 PM Sep 2013

Why John McCain supports a missile strike in Syria (hint: bringing jobs to his state)

John McCain is one of Arizona's senators. Raytheon Missile Systems Company has a huge facility (as a matter of fact, their headquarters) in Tuscon, AZ. This is the site where the Tomahawk cruise missile is made, along with many other missiles. The location employes about 11,000 people. So a depletion of cruise missiles means money and job stability to his district.

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Why John McCain supports a missile strike in Syria (hint: bringing jobs to his state) (Original Post) E-Z-B Sep 2013 OP

It is always about the money liberal N proud Sep 2013 #1

McCain said he doesn't support the current draft resolution pinboy3niner Sep 2013 #2

liberal N proud

(60,332 posts)

1. It is always about the money

Reply to E-Z-B (Original post)

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 12:43 PM

Sep 2013

Money to the defense contractors and that does lead to jobs but nothing compared to the payout for the contractor supplying the bombs.

And the kick back John will get from them.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)

2. McCain said he doesn't support the current draft resolution

Reply to E-Z-B (Original post)

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 12:47 PM

Sep 2013

It doesn't go far enough for him. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023594216

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