A reclusive billionaire, anti-tax crusader and major financial backer of Donald Trump has been named as the anonymous private donor who gave $130m to the government to help pay US troops during the federal shutdown that is now in its fourth week, according to the New York Times.
The donation, which equates to about $100 per service member, appears to be a potential violation of the Antideficiency Act, which prohibits federal agencies from spending funds in advance or in excess of congressional appropriations – and from accepting voluntary services “except in the case of emergency involving the safety of human life or the protection of property”.
Potential penalties for violations include both administrative and criminal sanctions such as suspension or removal from duty, fines and imprisonment.
Imagine paying $130M and enabling the destruction of democracy simply to avoid ever having to pay your fair share of taxes.
You can throw millions at an army, but you fight tooth and nail to avoid paying for any public services those soldiers might otherwise benefit from. Typical conservative bullshit. Humans are basically cattle to them.
Force them to be born. Completely hands off for 18 years. Ignore any and all obligations to help make sure that have access to affordable education or healthcare. Stack the deck against the ones that actually survive to adulthood, so that the military is the only option most people have. Then, once they’re old enough to fight to help keep you rich, (this time on the streets of their own country), suddenly they’re worthy of your investment.
Excellently stated. Thank you for posting that comment.