[gdani]

...the F-35 program, which is expected to cost some $1.5 trillion over the four-decade life of the program

Unfortunately, too many so-called "budget hawks" think the Pentagon is the one government entity off-limits for audits, criticism, reform, cuts, etc.

[2CAVTrooper]

Uh the Pentagon is the only part of the government that can not only account for it’s money, but is the only part that IS audited, criticized, reformed, and cut.