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Virgin "It's literally cheaper to keep repairing it" vs. Chad "I don't care how 'overengineered' you say this is, the budget is coming from the Emperor himself" (lemmy.world)
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[–] ohwhatfollyisman -5 points 2 months ago

why is it so surprising that roadworks keep cropping up?

every time a road is relaid, contractors get paid. every time contractors get paid, local government gets kickbacks.

it's a plausible chute for taxpayer money to flow into a few select pockets.