Pirate Wires
Is Silicon Valley Voting For Trump? | Pirate Wires EP#56
Jun 7, 2024
Tech industry shifting towards supporting Trump, highlighted by David Sacks' fundraiser. Speculations on Biden's decline and potential replacements. Discussion on predictions for election outcomes. Trump's plan to eliminate Dept. of Education raises questions. Exposure of 2020 grifters like Ibram x. Kendi. Excitement over SpaceX's successful rocket launch towards Mars.
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- The budget of the Department of Education chiefly supports Pell Grants, student aid, special education, and student loans, raising concerns about student debt.
- Trump's proposal to eliminate the Department of Education to cut the deficit sparks debate on its significant budget allocation and impact.
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Critique of the Department of Education's Spending
The discussion involves the critique of the Department of Education's extensive budget of billions, noting how a large portion goes to Pell Grants and federal student aid, while a significant sum is allocated to special education programs and support for disadvantaged schools. The reveal that student loans also fall under the department's purview raises concerns about the burden of lifelong debt on students. The ineffectiveness and lack of tangible benefits for the average student are highlighted, questioning the need for such significant budget allocations.
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