"Lee went on to note that a mere $267 billion of this amount could have ended global hunger by 2030 with enough to spare for universal pre-K, universal family and medical leave, and the eradication of student debt."

In the words of Tupac, "They got money for war but can't feed the poor."

  • Monkey With A Shell@lemmy.socdojo.com
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    It's always fun to ask the spend it in the US crew what sort of social programs they would like to see bolstered, NOT including tax cuts for the wealthy/corporations or adding to the existing military budget, more police, etc. Inevitably the want isn't to help the people but to benefit those already in control.

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      1 year ago

      we have a trillion dollar 'defense' program that sells human killing weapons to the rest of the world. of course these wars are going to be profitable for us, its the conservative way. make money, fuck people. in that order.

      god forbid any monies not be spent the military-industrial welfare program. gotta get keep that money trickling upwards