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Points And Figures • 746 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Abortion Taxes Spending Trump

Education funding doesn't always result in better student performance; embrace school choice for improved outcomes.
Republicans should address the abortion issue firmly, defund the abortion industry, and focus on education and conversation.
Changing the tax code to consumption-based taxation could provide economic incentives for growth and burden levied based on richer individuals.

No Wonder Austin Stayed Out of Sight

Spoils of War • 412 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Administration Spending

American military power is facing challenges like reckless aggression and disarray.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hid in the hospital, trying to keep his ailment secret.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has taken on a more active role in issuing operational orders.

How Transparency Changes Everything

OpenTheBooks Substack • 298 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Transparency Spending Congress

Transparency in government spending is crucial in holding politicians accountable and changing how we are governed.
New technologies allow us to bring government spending into the light and make it accessible to the public in real-time.
Citizens play a key role in demanding transparency and responsible spending of tax dollars to bring about positive change.

Privatizing the Iraq war

Speaking Security • 255 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War Spending Military Policy

During the Iraq war, there were more US-funded contractors than US troops.
The US spent over $155 billion on contractors in Iraq between 2003-2022.
Contracts for the Iraq war were carried out not only in Iraq but also in nearby countries.

#32: The Art of Spending Money 🤑

Game of One • 235 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23

💰 Finance Personal Finance Income Spending Investing

Making money and spending money are two different skills
The concept of 'worth it' varies from person to person
People have very different relationships with money

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Money Burn

Polymathic Being • 66 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23

💰 Finance Wealth Spending Charity Psychology Support

We tend to hesitate to give fair prices to those in need while easily overpaying for unnecessary luxury items.
We often show generosity to those who don't require it, while driving a hard bargain with those in need.
Our spending behaviors are driven by the dopamine hits we get from scoring bargains and splurging on luxuries; it's about reframing our perspective to support those in need more.