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Yes, I am not in favor of that type of waste either. However, I think that doesn't occur as often as it used to. Or at least i've been led to believe that. Regardless, I seem to recall about 15-20 years ago, David Letterman had someone on his show and while I can't really remember the specifics, I know it had something to do with some largely expensive ashtray (I think) that the government bought. The government had all kinds of special requirements on the ash tray, which was the real reason it was so expensive.
However, while I am against such waste, as a percentage of the budget and what the government will really save total is peanuts compared to other areas of government spending. So, that waste should be eliminated, but that doesn't mean that other spending isn't going to have to be reduced.
Peanuts?...
The government pays more for everything it purchases from the private sector when it should be getting, at least, fair market value. This does not amount to peanuts by any stretch of the imagination. It is the very cause of state bankruptcy.
BTW: If you are satisfied with the excuse that "government specifications" are the reason for marking up the cost of an ashtray, then you have my sympathies.