In a message dated 12/11/2002 9:09:09 AM Central Standard Time,
twb8899@... writes:
> I asked the Big Shots how their planes were ever able to fly. They're
> response: "Each one of those planes is it's own miracle" !!!
>
> Military contracting... lots of paper and mostly BS!!!!
>
> Now thats a true story and it lets you know what really goes on in some of
> these high tech companies!
>
Yes, and wasn't it the commander of Apollo 13 who mentioned to his
capsule-mate, "It should give you a warm feeling to realize that every nut
and bolt and wire-lug IN this entire vehicle was supplied by the
lowest-bidder!"
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