• CountVon@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    Government contracting is a grift with a long, long history. I bet if you travelled back in time to ancient Egypt, you’d find military leaders overcharging the pharaohs for security services.

    • The D Quuuuuill@slrpnk.net
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      “Akanatun… who’s got all the bronze gladiuses? let’s say you pay us our share of your stolen grain and we won’t overthrow you.”