The Core Argument: Dependency vs. Democracy McMaken’s central claim is stark: a democracy where a large portion of the population depends on government money is unsustainable. When those who receive taxpayer-funded benefits outnumber those who pay into the system, fiscal restraint becomes politically impossible. He isn't talking about a distant future. He argues that we're already there—and the data backs him up. How Many Americans Live Off Taxpayer Dollars? The numbers are staggering: 42 million on food stamps (SNAP) 72 million receiving Social Security 70 million on Medicaid 65 million on Medicare (nearly all also on Social Security) After adjusting for overlaps and excluding minors, McMaken estimates roughly 107 million adults are on at least one major welfare program. That’s…
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