From: AlleyCat <katt@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,alt.politics.trump,alt.politics.liberalism,alt.politics.democrats,alt.politics.usa.republican
Subject: ANYONE When Talking About Democrat Spending Practices: What About The Trillions In Debt It Adds?
Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 08:27:48 -0500
Organization: AlleyCat Computing, Inc.
On Mon, 26 May 2025 23:25:02 -0600, Gronk says...
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> https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-scott-bessent-bill-trillions-us-debt-2076528
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> Fox News co-anchor Bill Hemmer confronted Treasury
> Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday about concerns
> that President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
> could add trillions of dollars to the nation's debt.
Would it have been ANY different under Kamala Harris, who would pay for your faggot's dick and vagina and boob
replacement/detachments?
What about the other trillions in waste that DoGE is finding now?
It would have been business as usual... Democrat over-spending on shit we do NOT need to be paying for.
Show us waste in the "big, beautiful bill".
For far too long, we've been paying taxes to pay for shit... shit the Democrats hid in bills. THAT is why the Republicans always
voted down Democrat bills... there was always waste, bloat, pork and fraud in them.
There are WAY too many to list, so here's a short one:
1. At the Department of Agriculture, a $1 million contract for a diversity communications campaign for agricultural professionals
has been canceled.
2. Contracts are also being canceled at the Forest Service, a branch of USDA, including one for $375,000 on DEI and on-boarding
services and another for $30,000 on a "Central America Gender Assessment Consultant."
3. The Department of Agriculture will also cancel a $230,000 contract for Brazil forest and gender consultant services.
4. The Department of Labor, according to the official, will cancel a $4 million contract for DEI consultation services and
training in its Jobs Corps program.
5. Trump's Environmental Protection Agency is canceling a $100,000 contract to purchase a two-year subscription with Gartner HR
Leaders to "obtain research and advisory services covering employee experience, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility,
and work-life integration."
6. $2.3 Million on 'Gender Neutral' Toilets in Space - DOGE's investigation found that USAID allocated over $2.3 million to fund
research and development of gender-neutral toilets for astronauts. While inclusivity is important, critics argue that such
expenses might not be the most pressing need for space exploration.
7. $1.7 Million to Train African Circus Performers - According to reports, USAID funded a program aimed at training circus
performers in select African countries. While cultural development is commendable, the necessity of this funding has been widely
questioned.
8. $5 Million to Study How Fish Feel About Climate Change - Another questionable expense included a $5 million grant to study the
psychological impact of climate change on fish populations. While environmental research is valuable, many are puzzled as to how
fish emotions became a funding priority.
9. $9.8 Million on Luxury Office Furniture - DOGE revealed that USAID spent nearly $10 million upgrading office furniture,
including high-end ergonomic chairs and custom-made mahogany desks. Many critics argue that such lavish spending contradicts the
agency's mission of aiding struggling economies.
10. $3 Million on 'Influencer Diplomacy' - An astonishing $3 million was reportedly funneled into hiring social media influencers
to promote USAID's global initiatives. The program aimed to use online personalities to enhance diplomatic efforts, but many
question whether taxpayers should foot the bill for Instagram posts.
11. $1.2 Million on Workshops for "Mindfulness and Yoga" - USAID also spent $1.2 million hosting mindfulness and yoga retreats
for employees. While mental health support is essential, the extravagance of these wellness programs has raised eyebrows.
12. $4.5 Million to Develop 'Sustainable Coffee Cups' - In an effort to promote sustainability, USAID reportedly funded a $4.5
million research project to develop an eco-friendly coffee cup. Given the existing availability of sustainable options, this
expenditure appears unnecessary to many.
13. $2 Million to Teach Farmers How to Play the Violin - One of the strangest expenses uncovered was a $2 million program
dedicated to teaching farmers in South America how to play the violin as a means of stress relief. While artistic expression is
valuable, it is unclear why this would require taxpayer funding.
14. $8 Million on a 'Floating Restaurant' in the Caribbean - DOGE also flagged an $8 million expenditure on building a floating
restaurant in the Caribbean, intended as a tourism boost initiative. Critics argue that such projects stray too far from USAID's
core mission.
15. $6.2 Million to Train Rats to Detect Land-mines - While land-mine detection is a crucial issue, DOGE questioned whether
spending over $6 million to train rats for this purpose was the most efficient use of funds.
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