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Originally Posted by DAVES
Subsidies. All think what others get are wrong corrupt etc but what they get is proper and fair. Sadly that is typical views.
Assuming by logo #10 GI. VA medical, GI college, GI bonus points on civil service tests. GI housing loans. TRUTH do you oppose all of them?
Nothing is perfect. Farm controls, paying farmers not to grow. Prevents production of crops that cannot be sold at the cost to produce. The oil industry. No one will say hey it is my fault. It is no longer shown on the pump, it used to be, roughly 1/3 of the price is taxes. Interesting FACT people pushing electric cars do not mention that the cars get government subsidies. The cost to generate electricity gets subsidies and they do not pay the huge tax stated above like 1/3 33% tax on gasoline and similar if not more on diesel to pay for the roads and road repairs.
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Yup, agree. Subsidies are basically social engineering. They are to "encourage" companies to do things the "people" want done. At least that was the theory, I think today they are abused a bit more than they should be. But, I agree with you completely.