| Unfortunately, a large percentage of the big projects were boondoggles that helped only a few in the host country's ruling elite. |
| The governor has become Santa Claus for every legislator with visions of boondoggles dancing in their heads. |
| But history shows us that things touted as boons often turn into boondoggles once government takes over. |
| That's the time-off we manage to squeeze in during the business boondoggles to the Caribbean, or the hours not spent checking in via e-mail or cell phone. |
| So why buy more of what looks like one of the great military boondoggles? |
| As you may guess I am no fan of corporate-welfare boondoggles, but I hope that the provision to extend Daylight Savings Time survives to become law. |
