Why are you we redistributing money from South Dakota to California?

[Stoner710]

OK during this pandemic California has shut down almost completely last time I checked they reached at 10% unemployment, But they didn’t lose tax revenue at the same time because they’re still taxing rich peoples income the most they lost was from sales tax.

South Dakota under Kristi Noam never shut down they have a 3% unemployment rate and are doing just fine, they also have a way smaller population than California they make way less money than California why should South Dakota be bailing out California for its bad decision not to mention South Dakota is paying off the debts that California had prior to Covid so again why should a rule state that doesn’t make as much as California pay off California’s debt,

[exitseven]

Because California is a liberal state badly run by democrat politicians. All these states have been run into the ground by years of failed liberal policies and gross corruption and incompetence. The covid/ blue state bailout is Biden's way of propping these states up so the democrats don't look so bad..

[kkirk4442]

You are ignoring that states like California and New York, normally pay out a great deal more per capita in federal taxes that do most red states, and red states make out like bandits when it comes to the normal doling out of federal spending. After many decades of paying more than their fair share, and getting less back than do red states, red states have a problem with blue states actually getting a break for a change.

[Stoner710]

Right because red state managed there budget better. Would even argue that California New York under normal circumstances should not be paying for South Dakota’s debt we live in a federal system not a centralized system.

[kkirk4442]

But in reality, New York and California pay for red states all the time, and have for generations. Now that blue states need some help, the ingrates of the red states don't want to help them. Just like when hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey, a congressman from Texan didn't want to vote for a bill helping New Jersey. That was again, after decades of New Jersey helping to bail out Texas after hurricanes. That really says something about Trumpers, and Trump cult members. Selfish to the bone.

[Anonymous]

They have way more money than California right now because of their fracking industry.

[Stoner710]

So? Why should they have to pay California debt? If California never shut down they would still be making money, they would be making 5X South Dakota does. Florida never shut down, they made money during the pandemic. So again why should South Dakota which normally makes a lot less money pay for California’s that you just send South Dakota Into debt

[OlderAndWiser]

Vote for conservative candidates!

[Stoner710]

I do, but how is that going to help, especially since I live in in a state where they allow BLM to set up the Capitol Hill autonomous zone and clean but there an independent country of nine blocks republicans don’t win in my state

[OlderAndWiser]

States can change if enough people campaign for change.

[The_Sal]

@Stoner710 ah yes
sounds like we're in the same state 😋

[Stoner710]

Easy to say when they won’t kill you for being a Republican, I remember just across the river when a Trump supporter was shot at block point blank range and they did nothing. The west coast will have 100 years from now, but every Republican is leaving the state, even gate was thinking of leaving, Amazon is pulling out and Boeing will no longer be making its planes in my state anymore we’re going to Texas. Bartell drugs which has been in my state since 1893 is moving to Texas as well. So with all the Republicans moving out of the state I don’t see how the states change. Especially when most of the state agrees that we should be teaching the transgender ideology to fourth graders

[Stoner710]

@The_Sal are you in Washington?

[The_Sal]

Biden is trying to starve red states because they support trump. he trying to turn every state blue by drowning the red states out then flooding them with illegals and libiot voters. it almost happened in Texas

[DCooper]

Because republicans work in S Dakota and democeats live in California.

[Anonymous]

Liberals love to brag about how california is carrying the dead weight of the red states but california is a fucking train wreck. Now, many of the tech companies are leaving and they will have even more trouble because they waste their money

[Starrk]

I'm so lost. Since when is South Dakota bailing out California?

[Stoner710]

Since the last covid relief package went out

[Starrk]

I still don't understand. How is the Covid Relief package doing that?

I don't think you fully understand how these relief packages work nor where the money comes from if you think there's some type of redistributing going on. South Dakota nor any state for that matter is bailing anyone out under the relief package. The money from the relief package (not just this one, but all of them) comes from the US Government pushing a button and printing new money. That $1.9 trillion relief package is going to consist of new money that the US. Govt created out of thin air. That money is then sent to the states/people that need it.

We don't redistribute money for any stimulus, we create it.

Sorry to say this, but your entire question is based on a reality that doesn't exist.

[Anonymous]

California has more poll than south Dakota. They get more representation so they get more. Not saying it is fair just saying it is the truth and how rule by majority works.

[Stoner710]

That’s true, but what do our elected officials think like that it seems like we’re getting into the territory of Tierney. (Reality we’ve been like that since about 1912 I think in the van and fathers were saying immoral they would have definitely started a 2nd Civil War by now

[Opinion Owner]

Oh yeah we are definitely in civil war by the founding fathers standards. I'm stuck in the middle because we are stronger together but I can't see us going on much longer like this. Everyday I log on to hear I see isn't trump an idiot with a link to fake bias article. Then I see a post saying you think libtards are ever going to learn and some stupid pointless false bashing article. Then there is me like can we just get this plane safely back to the ground where we can have reasonable debates to fix this. I guess this an extreme view now a days.

[OddBeMe]

Think of it as a “thank you” for all the times California saved SD’s ass.

[Stoner710]

California never saved South Dakota ass.

[OddBeMe]

Everytime Cali pays taxes it gets redistributed to poor ass states like SD.

[Stoner710]

California’s dependency score is 20.2 they were turn on tax dollar is $.75 The percentage for a state revenue that comes from the feds is 24.02% covid aid was -19% its ranked 31 on dependency for the federal government South Dakota is ranked 38 www.moneygeek.com/.../

When you look at the statistics most of the republican states that take more money or on the East Coast. But California vs South Dakota just those 2 states California take more money then SD

[OddBeMe]

Yeah but maybe consider the gdp is larger than small countries. Blue states in general are more productive:
wallethub.com/.../2700

[Stoner710]

Depends on the blue state New York and California before Gavin news on took over they were making a lot of money once he stopped in everything went to hell there’s a reason why there’s a campaign for accident in California and New York. Cuomo is actually complaining that the rich people are leaving.
My state only has a better economy because of 2 people Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos both moving there businesses else wear Boeing is moving to Texas Bartell drugs is moving to Texas same with Microsoft and Amazon of course will still have Hubbs here but their main offices will be in Texas it’s because of how shitty seattle is, is why there moving

[OddBeMe]

thats what red state fucks tell themselves to feel better. Don't get me wrong, I'm in TX. Good business climate, shitty social services. There has to be a balance.

[Stoner710]

I’ll trade you states lol. I’m in Washington we have homeless everywhere in seattle, more benefits that the state can afford. We’re still locked down, And we take in so much from the federal government. The balance should occur in this order you go to your family and friends first then you go to your local church if you’re not religious you’re fucked on that scale then you go to your local government then you go to your state government then you go to the federal government the federal government should be the last place you look for help. Reality is the federal government should be like the kings and queens of England in the 21st-century they’re just there and everybody admires them but they don’t do anything

[OddBeMe]

I actually love the rain. I would make that trade.

[Stoner710]

lol would have to move to the west side for that one lol. Major difference in climate between the east and west side. Both side are beautiful when it comes to scenery just stay out of Seattle and you’ll keep your wallet. Plus amazing weed

[OddBeMe]

Is Seattle that crime ridden? Or do you mean pricey?

[Anonymous]

What do you expect from a Democrat government? Sanity?