15ThreePoint7
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I agree a lot with this. However there are some things the Federal government should be funding. Researching thread patterns of ancient textiles not being one. We do need defense, and yes a large portion of that is being wasted, without the greed I think we could have a much more effective military for less cost, and better pay for our troops. We do need the CIA and FBI. We should have a government able to step in when states need help. I do think the government should be funding new energy and technology research, which they do on a small scale. Also, I think federal taxes should support troops, especially those that see active combat, way more than it does now. I think when you get into it, there really IS a lot the federal government should do, but the money is poured into contractors pockets without effective cost for service or product. I've talked with military personnel who told me about washing machines the government bought for 15k each, that did not wash the clothes. Water treatment machines for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and troops got sick, they would shut them down and order a new one. Military vehicles and modular structures just left when they would send troops home. The spending at home is just as insane. Instead of allowing contractors to give campaign contributions and get rewarded with huge contracts, they should not be able to.Let me clarify, federal taxation is theft. State and local taxes pay for the services you use. Federal taxes are 24% national defense (much of that being wasted...) and 76% bullshit.
As to your other point, I live in Illinois, and it seems like we are trying to create the worst state budget in history.
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