From the Freedumb Caucus’ recent press release, the group had a statement where they went after Governor Rhoden in the state of the state address and lamented that the state is “too dependent on federal money.”
Aaron Aylward (R-), former Chair of the Freedom Caucus, argued that “’federal dollars’ do not come from some magic pot of money from elsewhere – these are our income taxes, as well as the printed money that causes inflation and are a large part of the reason that everyone demands ‘cost of living’ increases.” Also, the caucus pointed out that federal dollars are not free dollars and that leaning into Washington’s purse strings inevitably compromises South Dakota’s sovereignty.
“Federal dependency is a drug that masks the underlying rot of a growing state bureaucracy,” said Representative Tina Mulally (R-Rapid City), Treasurer of the South Dakota Freedom Caucus.
If the Free-dumb caucusers believe this, they should have a word with their vice chairman, Senator John “California” Carley, about his business returning all the free COVID cash his business received.
Carley’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1995 when he founded Trinet Internet Solutions Inc. As the company’s president, he has led the way in providing innovative digital marketing solutions to businesses, especially Christian ministries.
I mean, Tina Mulally did just write in their release that “Federal dependency is a drug that masks the underlying rot.”
So, maybe the freedom caucusers should lead by example, and start with their vice-chair Carley giving all that cash back?
So let’s see if we have this right, this group wants to get rid of property taxes, stop receiving federal funding, not allow any kind of future economic growth, create more regulation while at the same time shrinking government, and fund private schools.
We’re going to need more firefighters because they’re trying to burn everything to the ground. Wait, a lot of fire departments rely on those pesky federal grants. Never mind. Let it burn.
If everyone holds their breath and doesn’t move, this state should theoretically generate zero tax liability. Et voila’
Considering the SDGOP of which TM is treasurer is getting federal GOP monies since they can’t raise a dollar in this state is LAUGHABLE!
Lots of these folks seemed happy to accept hundreds of thousands in federal handouts that were made to respond to a pandemic that they deny as a hoax. The layers of hypocrisy run deep.
I agree that we could do wits much federal money. The solution is to replace the dependence on the federal government by incorporating a state income tax and becoming independent.
Wow! This comment really hit the nail on the head. Too much reliance on federal funds can be a problem for a state like California Carley. It’s great to see someone who understands that we should have words with the Governor about this issue.
I never understood what California has to do with reliance on the federal government unless you are willing to admit that the only way SD succeeds is because of blue states that fund our welfare. California gets less than it pays in while SD takes much more. We could learn something from that.