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8. Politicians have always done that. They will give out grants, bonuses, increases and whatever

Reply to democratsruletheday (Original post)

Tue Sep 16, 2025, 12:27 PM

Sep 2025

to take effect long before the tax increase to pay for them even when the outgoing money is in the same bill as the tax increase. They did that for years with Social Security. It makes them look good to constituents.

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