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> In 2015, the federal government spent over $1 trillion via tax breaks and the majority of that money went to social welfare programs. > Q: So because I have
by jkot 11y ago
> In 2015, the federal government spent over $1 trillion via tax breaks and the majority of that money went to social welfare programs.
> Q: So because I have an employer-sponsored 401K and health care plan, take the home mortgage interest deduction on my tax return, and save money for my kids’ college education in 529 accounts... Yes, you are a welfare queen
Just wow. I would expect this sort of stuff from Marxist professor, not from Washington Post.
- maxerickson 11y agoIt's a question and answer with Syracuse University political scientist Chris Faricy, so I guess it isn't just from the Washington Post. Or rather, their publishing the QA probably is not a political statement on their part. Who knows, he could actually be a Marxist.