[scarface_74]

Even though Trump was there for the stargate announcement, there are no government funds involved.

But why is Stargate controversial? If private companies want to spend $500 billion, why should we care? Yes I know part of it is debt financing.

But back to your point, look at the all of the wasteful military bases in the US and weapons programs that the military brass keeps trying to get rid of but the civilian leadership keeps blocking because of civilian job loss in thier districts.

Follow the money.

[whamlastxmas]

The government is heavily involved with stargate bc it’s only possible due to fast tracking and eliminating regulations for them to build

[scarface_74]

As far as I know, none of the data center builders have had major problems with states or the federal government.

[Yeul]

Isn't the US military just a disguised jobs program? A way out for the poor and underprivileged?

[fragmede]

you say that like it's a bad thing

[throw0101d]

> you say that like it's a bad thing

Notwithstanding needing a military for geopolitical purposes, the government could also create jobs by repairing/rebuilding infrastructure like bridges, locks, public transit, rail lines, etc.

Is a bunch of tanks more or less useful than replacing a >50 year old bridge?