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brokenclock2 · 4/8/2026, 2:41:13 AM · permalink

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sirjhonson · 4/8/2026, 12:58:06 PM · permalink

It's not stealing. It's their hard earned money. You don't know anything about the economy or anything you talk about, as per usual. I don't fully blame you, since the education system in this country has failed you by spewing lies and minimal knowledge to create a factory worker. So, repetition is encouraged, critical thiking, is not. They pay taxes, they put money into the economy. Remittances are also taxed, again, that's more money for the government.

Do remittances affect the economy in a bad way? For example, a Mexican immigrant sending money to their family in Mexico from the US

Remittances (money sent by workers abroad to family back home) aren’t simply “good” or “bad”—they have mixed effects, and it depends on which economy you’re looking at (the sending country like the U.S. vs. the receiving country like Mexico).

Effects on the Sending Country (e.g., United States)

Potential downsides

Outflow of money: Some income earned in the U.S. leaves the country instead of being spent locally.

Reduced local consumption (slightly): If that money were spent in the U.S., it could stimulate local businesses.

Upsides

Labor contribution: Immigrants are earning that money by working—often in sectors with labor shortages (construction, agriculture, services). They also pay taxes but are not allowed to partake in most social programs. There are a lot of caveats.

Economic growth still benefits: Their work increases productivity, lowers costs, and contributes to GDP.

Taxes and spending: Many still spend most of their income locally (rent, food, transport), and many pay taxes.

Bottom line (U.S.):

The negative impact is generally small compared to the overall economic contribution immigrants make.  
  
This is a fact, do not get your feelings hurt. The reality is, taxes collected by illegal immigrants alone, are enough to cover foodstamps for all American citizens, give or take. A program that rightfully so, illegals have no access to. But this is why no president ever gets rid of illegal aliens. They're a cash cow. Wether you like it or not. Now even Trump is begging illegal aliens to keep working in farms, because yes, there are many Americans who don't wanna do those hard jobs, and because of the taxes situation I mentioned earlier.   
  
Impact on the U.S. economy

Size relative to the U.S. economy

Total U.S. GDP: ~$27 trillion

Remittances outflow: ~$8 billion officially counted

Share of GDP: ~0.03%

That is tiny.

What that means:

For every $100,000 in U.S. economic activity

→ only about $30 leaves as remittances

Practically negligible at a national level  
  
If you want to actually make a difference and help the american economy, focus your anger and frustration on the trillions of dollars we have sent to Israel since the 90s and even before then. Enough money take care of every single vet and homeless american. Yes really. Now that's a lot of money. If you wanna see waste and abuse, look at NASA. They keep stealing taxpayer dollar. Just in the 80s, I believe they got caught stealing about 80 billion dollars if my memory serves me right, with fake programs thar did not exist. They got caught and fined a few bucks, then nothing happened. They still do it to this day. You are focusing once again on brown people because you despise them and you know it. The truth is, yes, hispanics are taught to take care of their family members until the day they die, especially their elders. I know that sounds like greed and evil to you, as you have pointed out before when talking about your ex and her family. In here, we despise our elders. We take their properties and money, then drop them off in a home to get abused and die. Hispanic culture values taking care of the elders who took care of you and sacrified lots during your childhood. They are grateful. I personally admire that. It is not only remittances, it is about doing the right thing and always making sure your family doesn't starve. I know that is a forgeing concept to you, quite literally. In america, our elders are not respected, they are disposable. We try to get as much as we can from them and then get rid of them. Then we wonder why they no longer leave us anything and just sell their homes, cash out and go to florida for the rest of their days on this earth. I know all of these facts are gonna be completely ignored by you, because it does not match the narrative you're trying to push. But I still did my best to explain to you how it actually works. Now go back to stalking all my posts, calling me names and throwing tantrums. I will continue to push the truth, wether you like it or not.  Wether it hurts your frail feelings or not. Your frail ego is of no concern of mine.

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