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[–] sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Because this train of thought is making things better.

The only way to fix things is to incur so we can actually improve things in the country. That means investing in making us self-sustaining and making it more attractive for doctors and nurses.

[–] stevecrox@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree but there will be limits on how much additional borrowing and spending markets will be ok with.

It means that spend has to be on the biggest issues and things most likely to help the economy.

[–] sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf 3 points 1 year ago

I want to say fuck the markets, but that doesn't work out so well. The reality is though, unless we invest heavily in things like health, education, heat pumps, solar panels, wind, artificial intelligence and robotics, then there's no hope for this country. So we really need to be firm and at least give the markets food for thought.