r/MURICA 14d ago

Everything is bigger in Texas

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u/battleofflowers 14d ago

Texas will surpass France in five years.

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u/Admiral_Tuvix 14d ago

So long as we keep giving Texas 72 billion of our tax payer dollars every year, then anything’s possible

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u/Historical-Flow-1820 14d ago

Texas is one of the states that contribute more to the federal government than they receive.

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u/rydan 14d ago

Some years they do, some years they don't. Anytime someone brings up this fact people just throw around news articles that say one or the other depending on which side politically they lean on.

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u/Dobber16 14d ago

I’ve noticed a lot of those calculations include transactions with the federal gov, like if there’s a military facility in the state and the fed pays the state for it. I don’t think many of the statistics referenced have their info curated to be able to come to the conclusion that so many people use them for

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u/Lubedballoon 14d ago

Probably depends if they get a little snow that year

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u/One-Win9407 14d ago

Do you know why youre being downvoted?

Its because youre a fucking moron.

https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-contribute-the-most-and-least-to-federal-revenue/

TX CA NY IL are all states that pay more than they get. Also if youre a liberal you shouldnt be shaming people for receiving government assistance.

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u/One-Win9407 13d ago

You do care since you replied...id even dare to say you seem seriously butthurt.

the facts show that Texas receives nearly 80 BILLION a year more than it gives out

What facts? A tweet you read? Theres literally a factual link i posted showing TX and 18 other states pay more than they receive.

Use your brain. The country wouldnt work if only a few states supported the entire economy plus $80B per year is peanuts at this level.

Lastly theres nothing wrong with the wealthy and privileged paying a bit more in taxes to support the less fortunate. We live in a society despite the greed of selfish people like you.

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u/[deleted] 13d ago

Let me guess, you also think anyone who disagrees with you is a “Nazi fascist”

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u/IceZOMBIES 13d ago

Seems like you care

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u/MURICA-ModTeam 12d ago

Rule 1: Remain civil towards others. Personal attacks and insults are not allowed.

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u/battleofflowers 14d ago

Are you "touched" by any chance?

No one GIVES Texas federal dollars. Get a load of this: I live here and I pay federal taxes!

It's so painful to see something this stupid, and to know that there are people out there who think that Texans don't pay federal taxes. Don't you think EVERYONE would move here if that were the case?

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u/shottylaw 14d ago

Make sure to keep this mentality when it comes to discussing other states. Then we're square with it

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u/battleofflowers 14d ago

I do. I also have no issues whatsoever with poorer states getting more than they give.

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u/shottylaw 14d ago

Not trying to pick a fight, friend. Just saying it's a decent take, and hopefully not one you hold just because it's Texas

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u/battleofflowers 14d ago

Why would I?

I don't think every comment I write about Texas needs to come with a little disclaimer that I apply that opinion to all other states.

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u/shottylaw 14d ago

Jesus dude