Shrink the Federal Budget? Watch us Smash $264 Billion in one Magic Move | Saving the Dream #47

We're of the mind that the founders of this country never imagined a national government anything like as big as it is today. So with the federal budget and a possible shutdown in the news (again)—Michael, Tony and Delfina take aim at some big ticket items that really ought to be left up to the states.
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The video 'Budget Battle: Federal vs. States – Who Should Pay for What?' from the channel Saving the Dream features a discussion on the division of financial responsibilities between the federal government and state governments. The speakers debate the efficiency and appropriateness of federal spending in various areas and consider the potential benefits of shifting certain responsibilities to the states.

- The federal budget is heavily comprised of military, social security, and Medicare/Medicaid expenses, which are suggested to be poor targets for cuts or state-level transfers.
- The speakers believe that the national government has become too large and that the founders would be surprised by its current size.
- There is a discussion on the efficiency of smaller-scale state operations in solving problems versus the bloated federal government.
- The speakers express skepticism about the effectiveness of various federal departments, including agriculture, education, labor, and housing.
- The conversation suggests that farm subsidies are necessary but questions whether they should be managed federally or by states.
- The speakers advocate for state-level decision-making in education and express skepticism towards federal student aid programs.
- There is a debate on the role of the federal government in housing, with a suggestion that it might be more appropriate for states to handle housing programs.
- Participants have differing views on the effectiveness of government at the local, state, and federal levels, with some advocating for smaller government.
- The idea of returning to a monarchy is briefly entertained, highlighting the diversity of opinions on government structure.
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