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I'm really tired of hearing the argument "we're the richest country on Earth and "X" still happens!" Of course "X" still happens. "X" is lower on our prioriti
by rukittenme 9y ago
I'm really tired of hearing the argument "we're the richest country on Earth and "X" still happens!"
Of course "X" still happens. "X" is lower on our priorities list than other more pressing issues. Are diapers really the cross we're going to die on now?
We spend ~$3tn helping people every year (federal, state, and local). I think its safe to assume the "richest country on Earth" is trying.
- arnoooooo 9y agoWe can at least discuss how the 3tn are allocated, and yes, lament that what we consider the bare minimum is not met in some cases.
- rukittenme 9y agoYes of course but that's not the argument I'm responding too. I'm responding to the idea that "there's always more in the piggy bank". For an example of the mentality please reference aninhumer's response to me.
- aninhumer 9y agoMore pressing issues like building yachts for rich people to make sure they're still "incentivised" to produce wealth?