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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 10 MIN

The Ballroom Debate – The True Cost of Democracy

from The Arrogant Independent · host Shawn Havens

The Arrogant Independent Presents:The Ballroom Debate – The True Cost of DemocracyEvery four years, America spends over $7 billion to decide who leads — but what if we invested that same money in what endures?In our latest episode, we explore the contrast between political spending and tangible national investment — where a $300 million ballroom may offer more long-term value than billions in campaign ads.This isn’t about left or right — it’s about ROI for the Republic.🎧 Listen on Spotify:👉📄 Read the full report:👉 “The Ballroom Debate and the Cost of Re-Run on Stakeholder Money” Paper https://docs.google.com/document/d/10MisM9GkrSA83fl2eBmyMAl9-F8o8h7m/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=trueThe Arrogant Independent — because freedom isn’t free, and sometimes, it’s not even efficient.

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