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Politics, AI, & Heterodoxy: Dr. Laurie Johnson INTERVIEW | The Simpleton Podcast

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman

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Rethinking National Debt and Spending Priorities

This chapter examines the current challenges of national debt and budgetary issues, comparing historical fiscal policies to today's crisis. It critiques the 'incompetence hypothesis' and explores themes of accountability in government and military spending, emphasizing inefficiencies and missed opportunities for public investment. The discussion advocates for a shift in economic practices towards rational resource allocation that prioritizes public welfare over military expenditures.

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