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Old 29th Apr 2015, 12:52
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Originally Posted by Courtney Mil
And, yes, IOC will be achieved - with certain adjustments - because many, big careers and lots of money are rising on it. And, no, no one is going to stick their head above the parapet.
The decision was made at high levels in government, secretarial level, to put all eggs in one basket. Over a decade ago. That is part of why the inertia will not be overcome, as there isn't another option. Stuck with it, at least in the US. Other nations may have more flex in making a choice to opt out.
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