> So we should write off possibly blatant high-level interference in DoD acquisitions because our firms are already inefficient and we have de facto mercantilism already?
Claiming that there is an upcoming decision (or crisis) point when the status quo is being observed, comes off as sensationalist. It's misguided concern.
> When do we publicly acknowledge that mercantilism?
The context is already embedded in history. The internal (very public) challenges to the Fed have led to some scary outcomes. Putting the conspiracy talk aside, it's not like there aren't jokes in the media (from movies like Spies Like Us to Men In Black) acknowledging the known waste - https://www.city-journal.org/html/americas-missing-money-15725.html
Not sure what more can be done. It's like the marijuana ban or racism. It will take a few generations to sort it out or it will never be sorted fully. Either way, awareness is not the problem.
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> So we should write off possibly blatant high-level interference in DoD acquisitions because our firms are already inefficient and we have de facto mercantilism already?
Claiming that there is an upcoming decision (or crisis) point when the status quo is being observed, comes off as sensationalist. It's misguided concern.
> When do we publicly acknowledge that mercantilism?
The context is already embedded in history. The internal (very public) challenges to the Fed have led to some scary outcomes. Putting the conspiracy talk aside, it's not like there aren't jokes in the media (from movies like Spies Like Us to Men In Black) acknowledging the known waste - https://www.city-journal.org/html/americas-missing-money-15725.html
Not sure what more can be done. It's like the marijuana ban or racism. It will take a few generations to sort it out or it will never be sorted fully. Either way, awareness is not the problem.