I always thought an effective point could be made with maps like this is that, instead of millions/billions, which are just cyphers, say "The taxes for the last five years from the people of Peoria (anycity USA) have been given to these people. Larger amounts can refer to "The taxes from the of State of Iowa . . .etc."
Once you start personalizing these amounts, people will sit up and say "HEY, WAIT A MIMUTE!"
Good point.
Looks like a lot of money goes to corrupt hellholes - the types of places willing to shell out to ‘buy’ big expensive ‘speeches’ from corrupt liberal elites.