OT-what are you buying now (that you want but don’t need)

alaskanassasin

A Canadian national park is more along the lines of a USA county park.

GrateEggspectations

Make all the jokes you want…

…until you run out of resources…… 😂

….at which point you will come a knockin’….:

…and we will surrender peacefully. 

DoubleEgger

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alaskanassasin

GrateEggspectations said:

Make all the jokes you want…

…until you run out of resources…… 😂

….at which point you will come a knockin’….:

…and we will surrender peacefully. 

Last time I drove to Alaska 2014ish you guys were drilling, logging and farming around around the clock. I was impressed 

dbCooper

Why does Canada get to cut in front of Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands?

Botch

Legume said:

What about the territories?

We collect full taxes from them and treat them like Puerto Ricans.  Duh.  

lousubcap

Well played @dbCooper!

ColbyLang

dbCooper said:

Why does Canada get to cut in front of Washington DC, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands?

Those three are already ours and know it. Canada playing coy

Legume

Lithium and rare earth elements

Canada and Greenland > US

Musk.

Ozzie_Isaac

U.S. Virgin Islands mega disappointment.  Completely misnamed.

dbCooper

We went to USVI about 10 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed, especially St. John.  The only downside was they drive on the wrong side of the road.

Canugghead

Induction friendly steamer for the new range. Definitely a want because the old steamers still work with mismatched induction compatible pots and woks.

Ozzie_Isaac

For the price of a decent Harley Davidson I have purchased a share of the following this quarter!

1. Social Programs (About 60% of Spending)

• Social Security: Provides retirement benefits, disability income, and survivor benefits.

• Medicare: Health insurance for people aged 65 and older, and certain younger individuals with disabilities.

• Medicaid and CHIP: Healthcare programs for low-income individuals and families, including children.

• Unemployment Benefits: Supports individuals who are temporarily out of work.

2. Defense and Military Spending (About 13%)

• National Defense: Funding for the Department of Defense, military operations, weapons, and troop salaries.

• Veterans’ Benefits: Healthcare and support for military veterans.

3. Interest on National Debt (About 8%)

• Payments to cover interest on the money the U.S. government has borrowed.

4. Infrastructure and Public Services

• Transportation: Maintenance and development of highways, bridges, airports, and public transit.

• Education: Federal funding for schools, student loans, and grants.

• Scientific Research: Funding agencies like NASA, NIH, and NSF for advancements in health, technology, and space exploration.

• Environmental Protection: Programs to protect air, water, and land resources, such as those under the EPA.

5. Law Enforcement and Public Safety

• Federal Agencies: Funding for the FBI, DEA, Border Patrol, and Homeland Security.

• Criminal Justice System: Support for federal courts and prisons.

6. International Affairs

• Foreign Aid: Humanitarian assistance and economic aid to other countries.

• Diplomacy: Funding for embassies, ambassadors, and international organizations like the United Nations.

7. Miscellaneous Programs

• Agriculture: Subsidies and support for farmers.

• Energy: Investment in renewable energy and energy infrastructure.

• Disaster Relief: Funds for FEMA and emergency response.

Breakdown Example (FY 2022 Federal Spending):

Here’s a rough allocation of federal spending based on recent budgets:

• Social Security: ~22%

• Medicare: ~15%

• Medicaid/Other Health Programs: ~12%

• Defense: ~13%

• Income Security (e.g., unemployment benefits, housing assistance): ~11%

• Interest on Debt: ~8%

• Education, Science, Transportation, Environment, and others: ~19%

Your taxes enable the government to operate and provide essential services that benefit individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole.

Legume

That's helpful information. I've only had a concept of a plan of what I was buying.