This continual transfer of wealth between different regions and cultures is what allows the U.S. to be successful while the EU is a quagmire. Federalism ftw.

This continual transfer of wealth between different regions and cultures is what allows the U.S. to be successful while the EU is a quagmire. Federalism ftw. Federalism even works great in Germany. And yes, I'm pretty much OK with my portion of California taxes going to Alabama, because society is not a zero-sum game.