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> Funny that it is the red states that tend to get more federal dollars returned/pumped into their states than they contribute. It's ridiculous to say the the b

> Funny that it is the red states that tend to get more federal dollars returned/pumped into their states than they contribute. It's ridiculous to say the the blue states are stealing. And the reason this is true is because states that receive more than they contribute are ones whose citizens make less money. It's like saying we should tax the poor guy a higher rate than the rich guy since the poor guy uses more public services. > Republicans typically talking about being for smaller [Federal] government should like that the [blue] states are trying to solve the problems most important and local to them via their own means. One could take that to mean that states ought not to need the SALT deduction subsidy to finance their state-level government.

kevin_thibedeau 8y ago
It would be nice if certain parties didn't hinge their rhetoric on demonizing the people who financially support their states.
- ForHackernews 8y ago
  Yeah, you definitely shouldn't bite the hand that feeds you. Apropos of nothing, this might be a good place to mention how much I love innovative adtech that makes it possible to follow me around the internet and continuously provide me with advertising and special offers relevant to my modern life.
  - klodolph 8y ago
    (No sarcasm) I feel you're being sarcastic but I'm not sure what direction you're going with your comment. At the risk of dissecting a frog, could you rephrase that?
    - ForHackernews 8y ago
      Yes, I am being sarcastic. It's entirely possible to hate something and yet still need it for money, and it doesn't always make you a hypocrite.
- albertop 8y ago
  You are free to support. There is a box on tax return allowing you to pay more taxes that you are required by law. People may not be happy when you coerce them to do the same or more. Supporting and compelling are different.
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- splintercell 8y ago
  > It would be nice if certain parties didn't hinge their rhetoric on demonizing the people who financially support their states. Are you upset that your money isn't being spent in the way you want it to? Isn't that what taxation is?
free652 8y ago
>And the reason this is true is because states that receive more than they contribute are ones whose citizens make less money. It's like saying we should tax the poor guy a higher rate than the rich guy since the poor guy uses more public services. Not the reason. Alaska has one of the highest incomes AND gets a lot of aid.
- defertoreptar 8y ago
  That may be true of Alaska, but the trend appears to hold on average: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700/ https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the... .

kevin_thibedeau 8y ago

It would be nice if certain parties didn't hinge their rhetoric on demonizing the people who financially support their states.

ForHackernews 8y ago
Yeah, you definitely shouldn't bite the hand that feeds you. Apropos of nothing, this might be a good place to mention how much I love innovative adtech that makes it possible to follow me around the internet and continuously provide me with advertising and special offers relevant to my modern life.
- klodolph 8y ago
  (No sarcasm) I feel you're being sarcastic but I'm not sure what direction you're going with your comment. At the risk of dissecting a frog, could you rephrase that?
  - ForHackernews 8y ago
    Yes, I am being sarcastic. It's entirely possible to hate something and yet still need it for money, and it doesn't always make you a hypocrite.
albertop 8y ago
You are free to support. There is a box on tax return allowing you to pay more taxes that you are required by law. People may not be happy when you coerce them to do the same or more. Supporting and compelling are different.
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splintercell 8y ago
> It would be nice if certain parties didn't hinge their rhetoric on demonizing the people who financially support their states. Are you upset that your money isn't being spent in the way you want it to? Isn't that what taxation is?

free652 8y ago

>And the reason this is true is because states that receive more than they contribute are ones whose citizens make less money. It's like saying we should tax the poor guy a higher rate than the rich guy since the poor guy uses more public services. Not the reason. Alaska has one of the highest incomes AND gets a lot of aid.

defertoreptar 8y ago
That may be true of Alaska, but the trend appears to hold on average: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700/ https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the... .