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And guess what, that works. (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 weeks ago by SouravSatvaya to c/memes

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[–] PriorityMotif 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

It encourages more consumption

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Hmm, this is the first time I get this argument, and I think you are on point.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

The other argument I've heard is so that people will see how much the government is taking from them, and be angry about it. This would be particularly useful for politicians who campaign on smaller government.