As part of President Obama's commitment
to reduce pentagon spending,
today the White House
announced,
it plans to scrap the
multibillion dollar program
to build a gigantic tank in
the shape of a dragon.
Joining us now is
a critic of the cut,
retired general
Theodore Cotti.
Hello Brandon.
General Cotti, opponents
of the dragon tank
point to things like
its $1
and $35 million
prehensile robotic tail.
And say, this is somewhat excessive.
- Look Brandon,
developing new technology
is essential to maintaining
America's military advantage.
- Yes, of course.
I understand but-
- Just last week, for example.
We figured out how to make the
dragon scales glow in the dark.
Oh, yes. But where are the limits
for this kind of spending?
Look, the Pentagon
is reasonable.
We've eliminated the pool and ballroom
in the stomach of the dragon.
But the final plans still call for a
million watt external stereo system.
Well the stereo system
was a necessity.
I see here it's purpose
was to, quote,
"Play the dragon's fearsome roar
as it approaches the enemies.
Sending them scattering
like field mice."
Look, we need technology
for tomorrow's battlefield.
Like the laser that sets a
mile wide skull shaped area
of land on fire.
But we don't-
- Or the cyber armor.
So after one of our troops
is shot, his body will keep
firing guns while
rock music plays.
So canceling projects like
these is going to put
future generations of Americans
in danger? -Absolutely.
We've made this
mistake before.
When Bill Clinton was
elected he cancelled
a giant invisible squid
submarine project.
And then the USS Cole was bombed.
- Well, that's true, but...
...the military has had five years
to complete the dragon tank.
Was the atomic bomb or karate developed
in five years? - I understand...
President Obama is
putting lives at risk.
The only explanation I
can think of is that he's
terrified of dragons.
House insiders say the President
may even push to take down
that all seeing eye from the top
of the Washington Monument.
He'll face a lot of
resistance there.
The eye's become a crucial part
of homeland security.
It costs a lot to maintain,
but it sees all.
Well, General Cotti, thank
you for your time.
I appreciate you being here.
- You're welcome, Brandon.
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is encouraging more
children to see movies
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