Some More News Some More News: Remember The Big Beautiful Bill Was Bullsh!t
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Sep 24, 2025 Dive into the convoluted world of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill and its far-reaching consequences. Explore the surprising cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities and the curious reallocation of funds to a controversial statue project. Discover the hidden tax changes that limit gambling losses and how big spending cuts are funded, including cuts to SNAP and student loans. Learn about the strange prioritization of coal and fossil fuels, and who really benefits from this legislation. A thought-provoking examination of political strategy and accountability awaits!
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Delayed Harm By Design
- The One Big Beautiful Bill was structured so many provisions take effect after the 2026 midterms, creating deliberate political distance between cause and effect.
- This timing makes voters forget immediate consequences, reducing accountability for harmful policy changes.
Cultural Funding Reallocated
- The bill gutted NEH funding and redirected remaining grants to partisan projects like a National Garden of American Heroes.
- Small cultural grants that preserved history and scholarship were cut to pay for political monuments and favored nonprofits.
Hidden Tax Change On Gamblers
- A surprise tax change limits deductibility of gambling losses to 90%, creating taxable income even when gamblers net zero.
- The provision appears to have been inserted quietly to meet budget rules, hurting casinos, workers, and pushing activity underground.