Jonas Hammer

The more I thought about it…

I miss cheap eggs and no mean tweets

The French want their statue back!

No skip LP

In the famous words of my generation ”Is this thing on?! Can you guys hear me!?”

That’s why we in the west need to step up!

Not just a river in Egypt.

You say it best when you say nothing at all🎶

I sounds like a good idea I’m just a scared that people are so addicted to confrontation so they’ll loose interest in Bluesky.

My first vinyl record along with EPMD business never personal!

But where’s Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift!? We need major celebrities on here and they need renounce X!

It’ll be interesting to hear how they’ve been able to succeed at conducting electronic warfare on the UAVs?

That’s what worries me I love being on Bluesky cause it’s such a chill atmosphere. But people are addicted to engagement now a days and I fear people will loose interest on this platform. Hoping to be wrong here

More worrisome is what’s going on in India.

Full circle

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No it’s just a really fun place without assholes. There’s plenty of diverse option so civil discourse is possible.

Thank you Biden!

How so? I haven’t logged onto twitter in the last two weeks. Everyone worth listening to is already here!

Chances are he’s not going to do it and says he did and claim victory! And the rubes are going to accept it like it’s the word of god!

Seeing that the west came to their aid in their time of need 75yrs ago this should be a no-brainer.Time to start repaying!

- Job Creation: Public sector jobs funded by taxes can create additional economic activity. For example, the U.S. government employs millions of people across various sectors, contributing to overall economic stability.

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5. Impact on Economic Growth
- Investment in Public Goods: A robust tax base allows for public investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, which are critical for economic growth. According to the World Bank, every $1 invested in infrastructure can generate up to $4 in economic returns.

A study by the Urban Institute showed that charitable organizations spend about 20% of their revenue on fundraising and administration, while governmental tax collection costs are generally much lower.

4. Administrative Efficiency
- Lower Transaction Costs: Collecting taxes is often more efficient than soliciting donations. The IRS collects taxes with a relatively low administrative cost.

For example, the U.S. federal government’s budget for infrastructure projects can rely on consistent tax revenues, while donations are often earmarked for specific projects and may not support long-term initiatives.

In contrast, charitable donations to education in the same year totaled around $60 billion, which is insufficient to meet all needs.
- Long-Term Planning: Tax revenues allow governments to plan long-term projects and investments.

3. Capacity for Public Services
- Funding Essential Services: Taxes fund essential public services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. In 2020, the U.S. spent approximately $1.3 trillion on public education, primarily funded through taxes.

For instance, Scandinavian countries, which have high tax rates, have some of the lowest Gini coefficients (a measure of income inequality).

- Reducing Inequality: Tax revenues can be used to fund social programs that help reduce inequality. According to the OECD, countries with higher tax revenues as a percentage of GDP often have lower income inequality.