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no_hypocrisy

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2. There will be a giant hole in federal revenue as well.
Mon Jan 13, 2025, 03:30 AM
Jan 13

America's economy is predicated on consumerism, that is, purchasing goods and services.

If the price of eggs irked a few people, wait until they can't afford (or find) Florida/California oranges or other produce. Or meat, chicken, etc. that have to be fed grass or grain.

Add to that reciprocal tariffs for countries that will cancel contracts with us and won't import our agriculture.

Less money spent means less tax revenue. Tax cuts? Do they mean anything when there is less taxes being collected?

And with less money collected, how to fund the government, period. Forget about FEMA and natural disasters. You think that $38 trillion deficit is high? You just wait.

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