that link is no work D=

Fixed it.

Thanks for pointing it out!

maybe they'll look into other stuff soon!

Let's hope so --- there's a LOT that's broken in the US military procurement system...

but is it really a bad thing, i mean if the people ever revolt wouldn't we want to fight against stuff that sucks and maybe even use old surplus to fight with and that stuff is better

Well, one thing's for sure, the Growler wouldn't last long against an angry mob.



"They're getting away --- very, very slowly!" *obscure Simpsons quote*

haha

arf...WHY don't they just use the jeep?

Because the Jeep is surplus, and surplus is for free --- then there's no $$$PORK$$$ involved!

The EFSS program was originally created to spawn a sort of "Super Jeep", and that's exactly what the Rae-Beck firm created. It had light armor, a mortar, a machine gun, carried it's own ammo, met the 35mph requirement with ease, and drove into or out of a V-22 or CH-53 with ease, under it's own power --- all at some $50000.

Unfortunately, GDLS --- who brought us the 2000 gallon-a-day M1 Abrams, the cant-hit-anything Sergeant York AA gun, and the Stryker quasi-armored suicide truck; all payed for by the institutionalized pickpocketing of YOUR money --- had the political upper hand, and a few newly-created 7-digit income jobs for anyone who would ensure they had their way.
Now you pay $250000+ for EACH Growler, which now can no longer exceed 5mph!

Ah yes Corruption at its best.

I live across the river from Detroit area and watched this with some detail and thats all I can say nothing but total corruption.


I hope somone's head rolls for this especially with the other corruption crap going on right now there.

Maybe some heads will start to roll --- the EFSS/ITV debacle is starting to get some mainstream media attention.