In response to criticism about earmarks uur Alaska senior congress critters defended their use. Essentially they said the money is there to be used, if we don’t get it, somedody else will. Absolutely no talk about getting rid of it. The money they grabbed does mostly go to military base improvements, which is needed. I just cannot stand this attitude though.
Conservatives need to take the offensive against earmarks. The rats promised that earmarks and pork spending would end. I do not see any change. The rats are feasting on earmarks without constraints.
To control federal spending, earmarks should be eliminated. States should be block granted funds. Local decision makers should decide spending priorities. Congress critters should be left out except for determining allocation formulas and overall budget amounts. Under no circumstances should a congress critters name be associated with any local spending.
Republicans should focus on earmark reform as a fundamental part of new contract with America.