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As Europe desperately scrambles to fund its war chest, debt climbs to eye-watering levels
Archived version: https://archive.is/20250316073215/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/france-tax-super-wealthy-fund-defence-bill-britain-next/
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This sounds like sort of monkey’s paw shit.
“I wish we’d tax the rich.”
“Granted. And the money will be used for weapons, not education, healthcare, infrastructure, and all that stuff you were thinking but didn’t specify.”
Climate change? Sure! We’re going to change that climate with bombs!
Sadly, if it’s between self defense and self education…I very much understand their position. If anyone believes Russia will stop at Ukraine, I have a bridge to sell you.