Obama’s Dirty Missile Defense Secrets

From SF Examiner:

While campaigning for president, Barack Obama promised to support missile defense that was “pragmatic and cost effective” and “does not divert resources from other national security priorities until we are positive the technology will protect the American public.”

This measured support for missile defense, coupled with his pledge to combat terrorism and follow through on the mission in Afghanistan, was meant to reassure American voters.

The intended message: A President Obama would not be negligent on national security. Once in the White House, he would protect Americans.

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My Comment: These is a part of me that likes to believe that President Obama is killing missile defense because of ideological reasons.

But he is not.

Running trillion dollar deficits is the cold shower that will kill missile defense. My only surprise is that he has only cut the budget for this program .... not eliminating it outright.