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BumRushDaShow

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6. "'The proposal cuts revenue to pay the bills at a time when increased revenue is needed.'"

Reply to moniss (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 02:04 PM

Jun 2025

Agree 100%.

They REFUSE to say that they are CUTTING REVENUE (incoming money) and reframe "revenue" as "bad" and then cherry-picking what they WILL be "spending" (and it's not for people or the good of the nation).

They should say that "taxpayers are BUYING GOODS AND SERVICES" from the government.

You want a Ranger at a park? You pay for that. You want your child's doll or pajamas tested for flammability? You pay for that. You want your weather forecasts 24/7 and as accurate as they can be with the proper equipment? You pay for that. You want to know if your bank is following the rules? You pay for that. You want to live and work in a safe environment? You pay for that.

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"'The proposal cuts revenue to pay the bills at a time when increased revenue is needed.'" BumRushDaShow Jun 2025 #6

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