People call me "NostraThomas" for accurately predicting @SpeakerJohnson would use the Christmas recess to force a massive spending bill through Congress.
After claiming he would not, Johnson is embracing a D.C. tradition that's nearly as old as decorating Christmas trees. pic.twitter.com/TRd1ZiCXtc
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 18, 2024
I wanted to read the full 1,500+ page bill & speak with key leaders before forming an opinion. Having done that, here's my view: it's full of excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics. If Congress wants to get serious about government efficiency, they…
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 18, 2024
TLDR:
- The bill contains excessive spending, special interest giveaways, and pork-barrel politics.
- Costs include $380B to keep the government open, $130B for the Farm Bill, $100B for disaster relief, and more.
- Adds $0.65 in new spending for every $1 of discretionary spending.
- Risks include rising taxes, foreign land sales, and crippling debt for future generations.
- The 1,547-page bill crams unrelated policies, avoiding serious public debate.
- Urgency to pass it is manufactured, bypassing transparency.
This bill epitomizes government dysfunction, prioritizing bloated spending and special interests over fiscal responsibility. The rushed passage under a manufactured deadline denies meaningful debate, locking in long-term consequences like higher taxes and crippling debt. Congress’s actions contradict calls for streamlined governance. This omnibus package is not governance—it’s betrayal.