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Really? Are we sure we can't figure this out? Who believes that? Private contractors seem to be very expensive. No-bid contracts are obviously not competitive.
by notadoc 7y ago
Really? Are we sure we can't figure this out? Who believes that?
Private contractors seem to be very expensive. No-bid contracts are obviously not competitive. And when the tax payer is picking up the bill, is there really any incentive for a contractor to keep costs low? Who advocates for the taxpayer?
And how much corruption, kick-backs, lobbying, political favoring, porking, and other questionable activity goes on behind the scenes that increase costs?
This isn't rocket science, it's mostly about accounting and accountability.
- bps4484 7y agoBut wouldn't all those same problems you outline be the case in other countries? I think the question isn't "Why are infra costs so high?" which I think your list answers, but instead "Why are infra costs so high in the united states?"
- noobermin 7y agoBribery is legalized in the US in the form of campaign contributions. In fact, the Supreme Court determined it was speech, something whose freedom is enshrined in the constitution.