by Paul Engel, America Outloud:

We often talk about the legal and societal impact of our ignorance of the Constitution, but what about the monetary costs? We all complain about how much we pay in taxes, but have you taken the time to consider where all of that money is being spent? Let’s take some time to look at the spending authority of federal agencies in 2023 and see what we can learn, and how much of our money is being illegally spent.

I don’t know anyone who enjoys creating a budget. It’s boring, tedious, and generally frustrating. However, as a much younger man, I learned the importance of knowing where the money was coming from and where it was going. So while it may not be fun, budgeting is an important part of fiscal responsibility. Which perhaps explains why the federal government is so bad at it.