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by paulcole 1419 days ago
> I am also saying that the money allocated, by taxpayer money, may not be enough

What is this hunch based on, given that you didn't know they had another $1,000,000+ to spend?
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tootallgavin 1419 days ago
> What is this hunch based on

Politicians trade stocks

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paulcole 1419 days ago
Homer: Aw, twenty dollars? I wanted a peanut!

Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts.

Homer: Explain how!

Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services.

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tootallgavin 1419 days ago
Paul: Aw, what do I do with all this money? My purse is so small!

Mr. Cole: That money could be put to use, to gain more money.

Paul: Explain how!

Mr. Cole: Money can be exchanged for stocks and bonds. The value of these securities shifts over time. Performing analysis on these securities can help you produce probabilities on how the value may change.

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