Why only 10%?
Bernie Sanders
 @SenSanders
25 Jun 2020
Why do we spend more on the military than the next 11 nations combined? I have a better idea: Cut Pentagon spending by 10% and invest it in the fight to end homelessness, hunger and poverty in the richest country on Earth. nitter.vloup.ch/i/broadcasts/1DX…

Jun 25, 2020 · 8:09 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
For the same reason federal taxation started out at 2%. Work your way higher.
Replying to @marwilliamson
if 10% could do all that for people u gota wonder just how much the defense companies been paid
Replying to @marwilliamson
Probably just trying to get what's feasible.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Another (at minimum) 25% cut each for the CIA and NSA.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Because it rises every year. You cant get a freeze on it. 10% cut is really like a 30% cut of upcoming years.
Replying to @marwilliamson
If we did that and taxed corporations and the wealthy (who don't pay taxes yet still get refunds back) we'd be able to pay for healthcare, education and infrastructure. Our nation and it's people are literally crumbling, while they make a profit off the backs of the poor.
Replying to @marwilliamson
I think he was pitching something he might be able to sell. It didn't matter, the right is hoping for more suffering and death, but I think that's what he was trying to do. You have to take the 10 in context too, that's a whole lot of money.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Why only 10%? The #GreenParty will ask for 70%.
Replying to @marwilliamson
Thank you. 10% barely covers everything the house and senate gave the Pentagon since Trump got elected.
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