Thank you, Yahoo columnist Rick Newman, for coining the “Aircraft Carrier Index“. This compares which federal programs would have to be cut in order for Trump to build a single aircraft carrier—highlighting the absurdity of the Republican’s military-boosting, everything-else-slashing budget proposals. As you can see, gutting beloved institutions such as the NEA, PBS, or Planned Parenthood wouldn’t be enough to pay for even a tenth of an aircraft carrier.
I for one wouldn’t mind seeing certain stingy lawmakers attempt to land on 1/10th of aircraft carrier, but until then we can think of a few more worthwhile ways to spend tax dollars.
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