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Military Tech for Daily Life

Posted by samzenpus on from the still-no-wave-motion-gun dept.

PreacherTom writes "It is nothing new to see technology from military and governmental endeavors change daily life profoundly. One only has to look at the fruits of the space program (from computers to microwave ovens to Tang). New military gear is on the horizon that promises to do the same, including biosensors, bandages that clot blood using soundwaves, and the ubiquitous Swiss Army Pen."

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  1. Re:Military-tech always trickles down to civilians by no-body · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Oh - don't forget the leftover clusterbomb remains, landmines, cleanup technologies and prosthetic innovations.


    As for the claims of innovation effect with military development, watch it! They need more bodies to offer themselves. Seems to be another push to make military shine.


    By my measures, putting a fraction of military expenses into research - the outcome of innovation in technologies would be higher.


    Ordinary folk are taken for a ride by propaganda to hail the military; about time this changes....

  2. Re:the good side of military spending by GooberToo · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Glad to know you think the entire military is dumb. Seems you stand proudly with Kerry. Good job! You see, I didn't know that until you a Kerry pointed it out. Good job!

    LOL! Too funny! Please...keep showing everyone just how smart you are! LOL! Too funny.

    I noticed my previous message to you hit home. I'm sorry. It's still not too late for you to get help. Those numbers are at the front of your phone book. You still have my pity. You obviously need it.

    You're really becoming entertaining. Keep it up! Please! The modding just gets better and better too. These days I see you troll-modding and it just proves how gay you are. LOL! Good job!