It’s just so strategically placed. We need them to be an armed fortress

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Nov 12, 2024
5:23:09pm

OU Cougar Truly Addicted User

I was just pointing out that the inflow of taxes is quite high with a low economic output the other way.

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The economy of Hawaii is kinda nuts

OU Cougar

Nov 12, 5:16pm

So Hawaii is a huge drain on the US?

SBB

Nov 12, 5:18pm

RE: So Hawaii is a huge drain on the US?

palangi

Nov 12, 5:19pm

It’s just so strategically placed. We need them to be an armed fortress

OU Cougar

Nov 12, 5:23pm

This isn't right.

ebv

Nov 12, 5:30pm

Hawaii was always desirable as the point of the spear in the Pacific

AggieWeekendCougar

Nov 12, 5:22pm

Are you saying military spending is tax money going to Hawaii?

ebv

Nov 12, 5:29pm

Income from defense contractors and service members is taxable. So are state

califcougar

Nov 12, 5:30pm

Of the 20 billion from tourism, 5 billion was from Costco gas & 1 billion from

jordbyu

Nov 12, 5:30pm

Hawaii is such a geostrategic ace up the United State's sleeve that the spend is well worth it IMO.

AtomicHamster

Nov 12, 5:32pm

It was. I’m not so sure either technological advancement

Longseason

Nov 12, 5:34pm

I noticed a space force base while I was there

OU Cougar

Nov 12, 5:49pm

Military spending in Hawaii is not for the benefit of Hawaii. It is silly for

CascadeBYUFan

Nov 12, 5:55pm

Kind of makes sense. It is smack dab in the middle of the pacific and an ideal

CougaRR4L

Nov 13, 10:24am

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