11 Ways the Government is Making you Poorer

Pork-Barrel Projects- Wasting money is what government does best. If you don’t believe us, check out our piece here: 8 Unbelievable Ways Government Wastes Your Money. From studying the penis shape of ducks to building bridges that go nowhere, the US government has perfected the discipline of wasteful, pork-barrel spending. Congress critters tend to allocate funds to pet projects from their home state, ensuring more votes in exchange for wasted federal tax dollars. By putting Congressmen on committees that have interests tied to their home states, the Congress is able to ensure everyone has enough pork to keep them happy. Even so-called conservatives love to earmark spending for their districts and then complain about how much money government spends. Don’t worry, when they need more money for important stuff, they’ll cry about a government shutdown and ask you for more money.