Tornado Alley (PROG)

[blackhawks]

This kind of info has been posted here often enough to cause most sentient people to ask before posting 'what am I missing about the states I'm about to rip?'

Simple question:

Do Illinois, New Jersey, New York, California and Washington pay more Federal taxes than they get back?

Yes, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, California, and Washington generally pay more in federal taxes than they receive back in federal funding. These states are often referred to as "donor states" because their residents and businesses contribute more to the federal government through taxes than the states receive in federal expenditures.

I don't begrudge the allocations/'donations'. I do piss on the flaming ignorance and, yes, the ingratitude for those donations from the politicians and residents of the "rural areas or states with lower incomes"; the same residents who will now feel the GOP generated contraction of economic activity the worst due to lower allocations of Fed $ from their DONORS. Also tired of being 'ruled' by the results of a critical mass of electoral votes from those same 'dependent' states.

Popular votes in presidential elections would more often.....4 out of the 5 last elections....reward the residents of donor states for their generosity and for their greater commitment to majority rule and the minority rights......of smaller population states. 'Allocations' continue and no punishment of those states based upon voting for the losing candidate, who most of their residents voted for but most of the country didn't.

Reasons for the Disparity:

High Income Levels: These states have higher average incomes, which place many residents in higher federal tax brackets.

Population Density: Large populations contribute significantly to federal tax revenues.

Economic Activity: States like New York and California host major financial hubs and industries that generate substantial taxable income.

Federal Spending Allocation: Federal spending is often directed toward states with smaller populations or greater needs (e.g., rural areas or states with lower incomes), which can result in less funding returning to these high-income states.

This trend has been consistent for years, with these states contributing disproportionately to federal revenues relative to what they receive in federal expenditures.

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