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Re:All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work–ide... by Yeul on Friday January 24, 2025 @10:15AM (#42813844)
Isn't the US military just a disguised jobs program? A way out for the poor and underprivileged?
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Re:All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work–ide... by fragmede on Friday January 24, 2025 @12:53PM (#42815579)
you say that like it's a bad thing
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Re:All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work–ide... by throw0101d on Saturday January 25, 2025 @07:49AM (#42821330)
> you say that like it's a bad thing

Notwithstanding needing a military for geopolitical purposes, the government could also create jobs by repairing/rebuilding infrastructure like bridges, locks, public transit, rail lines, etc.

Is a bunch of tanks more or less useful than replacing a >50 year old bridge?

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