With our Congress, it will take centuries...

to spend defense money wisely. Yes, they did finally cut the money spigot for the F-22, but look at these other programs where the "Democratic-controlled" Congress simply kept the pump primed, irrespective of the for such prgrams as:

F-22 fighter jet — After receiving $2.9 billion this year, the F-22 fighter jet was slated for elimination by Obama. The measure provides $64 million to shut down its production line and $139 million for spare engines for the F-22 and the C-17 cargo jet.

VH-71 presidential helicopter — Obama recommended just $85 million for program termination costs after the troubled helicopter received $835 million this year. The House provided $400 million, drawing a White House veto threat.

F-35 alternative engine — The House provided $560 million for the alternative engine; Obama proposed "zeroing out" the second engine project and threatens a veto if the final bill would "seriously disrupt" the overall F-35 program.

C-17 cargo jets — Obama wants to kill the program and requested only $91 million to shut down the production line. Congress funded eight planes in this year's war funding bill; the House bill provides $674 million for three more planes.

Kinetic Energy Interceptor — Obama requested no funding for the Kinetic Energy Interceptor, aimed at shooting down enemy ballistic missiles during their boost and early mid-course phases of flight. The House provided $80 million.

Courtesy of AP.

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