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If you're worried about the deficit, pay attention to the fact that it's almost all attributable to military spending and the totally dysfunctional health program.
Noam Chomsky
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What this quote means

The quote emphasizes that military expenditure and ineffective health programs are major contributors to the budget deficit.

Noam Chomsky's quote highlights the significant role that military spending and inefficiencies in health programs play in contributing to a country's deficit. It suggests that the public should focus on these areas when discussing financial concerns, as they have a direct impact on the economic state and resource allocation of the nation.

Themes

DeficitMilitary SpendingHealth ProgramEconomyPolitics

In practice

Example use cases

In an economic debate where the budget deficit is being discussed.

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