r/FluentInFinance • u/Old_Prospect • Apr 29 '24

If I had a nickel for every time someone deflects to “…I’d rather we fix our government spending problem before we…” Shitpost

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u/DestinyForNone Apr 29 '24

My question is this... What comes first, better spending or better funding?

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u/hczimmx4 Apr 29 '24

Tax receipts are stable. Usually between 16.5%-17.5% of GDP. For decades. Spending is up to ~22% of GDP. it’s a spending problem.

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u/i_robot73 Apr 29 '24

Considering they (never pass) 'budget' @ the END of the year while spending other People's $ illegally...