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Pentagon paid almost 2 million to firms owned by Jeffs' sect

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Beaker, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. Beaker

    Beaker Active Member

    So apparently the Pentagon paid 1.7 mil in defense contracts to firms owned by Jeffs sect. They claim it was legal, but I would question that--considering Jeffs was already on the Most-Wanted list by the time the money was spent. In that case there's no way the contract should have been acceptable.

    Either way, it's a bit appalling that the Pentagon would have given that much money to Jeffs' coffers.

    http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/17/polygamy.pentagon/index.html
     
    Beaker, Apr 18, 2008
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  2. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    The FLDS sects make a fortune in the construction business. They've got all these young men, children of the elders, who they force into working for free or below minimum wage. So when it comes time to place bids for jobs, the FLDS crews are always the lowest bidders.
     
    Inky_Wretch, Apr 18, 2008
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  3. Beaker

    Beaker Active Member

    Wasn't really aware of that, Inky. Makes it even worse.
     
    Beaker, Apr 18, 2008
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  4. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    Nice.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Apr 18, 2008
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  5. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    Two million in Pentagon dollars is like six coffeemakers, three screws and a toilet seat.
     
    Football_Bat, Apr 19, 2008
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