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America’s Spending Crisis: A Nation on the Brink

37% more spending than earning? Even Monopoly has rules.

Imagine a family earning $80,000 per year but spending $110,000 annually. They’ve racked up $525,000 in mortgage debt, $35,000 in car loans, and are shelling out over $30,000 a year in interest payments. Financial advisors would call this insanity—a recipe for bankruptcy and ruin. Yet, this analogy perfectly describes the U.S. government’s reckless spending habits. With a staggering $36 trillion in national debt and spending 37% more than it collects in revenue, America is heading full speed toward a financial cliff. (adopted from Vivek Ramaswamy's X post)


If the average American ran their household like the government runs the nation, their credit score would tank, their homes would be foreclosed, and they’d be forced into cardboard boxes. And if the government continues its spending spree, we all might end up in that scenario.


The Spending Trainwreck


America doesn’t have an income or revenue problem; it has a spending problem. Over 23% of every tax dollar collected is spent just on interest payments—money siphoned off to foreign governments and funds. This isn’t just financial mismanagement; it’s a form of economic enslavement. Congress has turned working Americans into indentured servants to fund its addiction to wasteful spending.


And what makes this possible? The Federal Reserve. This unconstitutional institution churns out fiat currency, printing money from thin air to bankroll the never-ending cycle of government programs, foreign wars, and bailouts. It’s not just unsustainable—it’s immoral.


The D.O.G.E. Initiative: A Path to Sanity


There’s hope on the horizon. Enter the D.O.G.E. Initiative—Donald Trump’s bold plan to derail the spending trainwreck and replace it with fiscal common sense. Partnering with leaders like Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, this initiative aims to bring discipline and accountability to a government gone mad. The gravy train stops here.


But make no mistake: this isn’t just about numbers and balance sheets. It’s about freedom. Every dollar wasted by Washington is a dollar stolen from the dreams and futures of hardworking Americans. Donald Trump has sounded the alarm, and it’s time we listen.


Waking Up to the Nonsense


The American people are starting to wake up, and when they do, the outrage will be seismic. Billions have been sent to Ukraine while bridges crumble at home. The Supreme Court has told the Biden administration twice that it cannot unilaterally forgive student loans, yet the checks keep flying. How much longer will Americans tolerate a government that ignores the law, squanders their money, and mortgages their children’s futures?


This is not governance—it’s theft. And it must end.


Common Sense and Discipline: America’s Only Path Forward


The solution isn’t complicated. It’s called common sense and discipline—principles every family understands but Congress refuses to embrace. Cut unnecessary spending. End the Federal Reserve’s unchecked power. Prioritize Americans over foreign interests. These aren’t radical ideas; they’re survival tactics for a nation teetering on the edge of financial collapse.


If we don’t act now, the debt will continue to climb, interest payments will devour our economy, and the America we know and love will become unrecognizable. This isn’t just about economics; it’s about the soul of our nation.


The Time for Change Is Now


The government must be held accountable, and the spending must stop. It’s time to demand that our leaders act with the same responsibility expected of every American household. Vivek, Elon, and the D.O.G.E. Initiative are ready to lead the charge, but they can’t do it alone. The fight for fiscal sanity requires every American to stand up, speak out, and demand better.


Let’s wake up, America, before it’s too late.

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