Zappykins said: Someone needs to explain to that Texas guy that it takes more money from the country that it gives. |
Except... it mostly doesn't.
Or for the raw data
http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/08/americas-fiscal-union
That's really only been a recent case and practically EVERY state is receiving more money back from the government then it paid in taxes because of out of control government spending.
In 2009, 45 States received more in money from the state then they paid in taxes.