In politics, throwing the taxpayers' money at disasters is supposed to…

Thomas Sowell
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In politics, throwing the taxpayers' money at disasters is supposed to show your compassion. But robbing Peter to pay Paul is not compassion. It is politics. ✨ Thomas Sowell (2013). Ever Wonder Why?: and Other Controversial Essays, p.170, Hoover Press
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In politics, throwing the taxpayers' money at disasters is supposed to show your compassion. But robbing Peter to pay Paul is not compassion. It is politics. ✨ Thomas Sowell (2013). Ever Wonder Why?: and Other Controversial Essays, p.170, Hoover Press

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