• limer@lemmy.ml
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    5 hours ago

    Because I do not believe in accurate elections on the federal level, I prefer to translate the kickbacks into missed food, housing and medicine

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      2 hours ago

      Sure, take your pick. I like the school comparison because it’s easier to visualize. But you’re right, spending at the federal level would be more distributed across all programs.

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        2 hours ago

        There is so much money that I believe all things could be done. But in a very real way this money is an illusion. Never meant to be gathered for, or spent on anything, except a few citizens.

        If for some reason the defense industry was shut down today, there would be a new scam tomorrow to replace it; except maybe at a lower level of spending .