You know how you keep hearing people bitch about how the government is misspending the taxpayer’s money? How my money, your money and your buddy’s money is being spent so poorly? Well, lean in a little, my friends, because I have a little secret for you. Come on, lean in. A little closer...ok, perfect. Ready? Ok, here goes.
IT’S NOT YOUR MONEY!
Now I know that may be a bit of a shock but it’s true. That money USED to be your money. See, you paid your taxes (hopefully) and now that money belongs to the government. If it was still your money, you could go get it. That would be wicked cool. Unfortunately, that ain’t a-gonna happen.
You may not like what the government is doing with the money that was once yours but please stop saying that they are spending your money. They aren’t. They are (mis)spending their money.
Doesn’t help, does it? Sorry.
That’s about the best perspective on the economic crisis I’ve heard yet! Brilliant!
Buzz, you’re talking to brick walls! No matter what, it will always be taxpayer’s dollars to the masses.
well put! And kind of sad.
At least the gummint lets me drive on their roads...(well played, sir).
Does that mean I have to stop telling my kids that they are wasting MY money when they goof off at school… because technically, the school costs are paid by taxes too.
CRAP! You really messed up my day.
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Hey Buz. My husband read this to me and I have to say I’m surprised it is the first time I heard these words of reason. And they are words of reason. So true! Can you go on some of the news shows and point out the obvious to them too please?