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D_Master81

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9. Corporate welfare

Reply to 634-5789 (Original post)

Sat Feb 21, 2026, 09:42 AM

21 hrs ago

The amount of corporate welfare in America is insane. The amount of government contracts and tax abatements that these companies probably received on top of this as well. Every time they build something they get an abatement

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If you paid $1 in federal income taxes, you paid more than: [View all] 634-5789 Yesterday OP

If only... (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #1

If you're in California, it may be coming soon to a ballot near you. paleotn 23 hrs ago #2

"Oh, but they might move away if we do that!!!11!!" To which my answer is, "Do you promise?" Scrivener7 23 hrs ago #3

Yeah.. HarryM 22 hrs ago #7

The only thing surprising here is how short that list is Bengus81 23 hrs ago #4

But, but, but....they're too big to fail!!!!! BComplex 23 hrs ago #5

Golden Rule II - Them that holds the gold makes the rules. twodogsbarking 23 hrs ago #6

Seems like their Creed is: " tsk..tsk..Workers are such a Nuisance" chouchou 22 hrs ago #8

Corporate welfare D_Master81 21 hrs ago #9

If any tariff money is refunded the big corps will get it first before those who paid for the tarrifs Stargazer99 21 hrs ago #12

Those who paid the tariffs directly Igel 19 hrs ago #14

Why do you middle class taxpayers put up with big business screwing you over?? Stargazer99 21 hrs ago #10

But it's such a brilliant plan! Mr.Bee 21 hrs ago #11

Bunch of parasites. travelingthrulife 21 hrs ago #13