Tag: federal funding

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One of the most common arguments against a National Divorce is that the states could not survive without federal funding. But why would one oppose red-state secession if red states are essentially charity cases? Why would opponents of red-state secession be so eager to continue funding people whom they openly despise? This is contrary to common sense and sounds like gaslighting in an abusive relationship: “You can’t live without me!”

The truth is that scarcely any money is “federal money” to begin with. (more…)

Lawmakers announcing their spending bill for 2023, which determines how $1.7 trillion in US taxpayer dollars will be spent.

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The GOP is furious, apoplectic, red like salmon! Countless Republicans, such as Dan Bishop, have over the past week squirreled away countless hours posting quotes and screenshots of the text from the recently proposed omnibus spending bill, worth some $1.7 trillion. (more…)

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Tucked away into a plandemic relief act, there was an appropriation included toward substance abuse harm reduction programs, with the modest title Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. SP-22-001. The total aid toward that was $30 million — not such a big deal in terms of major government programs, such as a typical spit-in-your-eye war. Given the number of American adults who pay income tax, this means the average working stiff will fork over about 20 cents for it. (more…)