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I assume "Other purposes" is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies 😬

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[–] TyrionsNose@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

I don’t think that’s favorable treatment. Defense is 3%. Social Security is 5%. Medicaid and Medicare is also 5%.

We can afford our defense budget and make the country better for the common person by utilizing our funds more efficiently and/or moving to universal healthcare.