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I made a similar comment yesterday and was rightfully downvoted so I’ll try again here. The US military is a jobs program. Politically it is suicidal to suppo
by mulmen 5y ago
I made a similar comment yesterday and was rightfully downvoted so I’ll try again here.
The US military is a jobs program. Politically it is suicidal to support “socialism” but that’s exactly what military spending is.
So, what if we expanded that idea? What if we had a domestic infrastructure version of the US Military? Or at least a peaceful national service program?
The benefits seems clear to me. Opportunity, well lubricated gears of commerce, and a stronger sense of ownership among the electorate.
- quesera 5y agoThis is the WPA. It worked pretty well. You have my vote. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_Progress_Administration https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_Progress_Administration
- mulmen 5y agoAgreed. Unfortunately “New Deal” language is also politically toxic. Not sure how to leverage the appetite for military spending to build infrastructure. Declare war on potholes?