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Big Beautiful Bill: How to Spend More, Cut Taxes, and Still Call Yourself a Fiscal Hawk

By Patriotica Economica, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Budget Illusions

Washington, D.C. — In an unprecedented fiscal miracle that defied the laws of mathematics, logic, and common sense, the Big Beautiful Bill has emerged as the first-ever government spending increase disguised as a spending cut, all thanks to the sheer power of branding and a Sharpie.

“I looked at the numbers and simply didn’t like them,” President Trump said, unveiling a graph where all the red deficit lines had been replaced with green arrows pointing up and labeled ‘PROFIT.’ “So we fixed it. Bigly.”

Spend Like a Billionaire, Budget Like a Teenager

The bill, passed with fanfare and a country-music-infused press conference, pumped billions into defense, border walls, farm subsidies, and the Department of Freedom, all while gutting anything with the word “public” in it—like education, health care, and lunch.

“Lunch is socialism,” one congressman shouted, wiping mustard off his tie. “If children want food, they should form a PAC like the rest of us!”

Tax Cuts for the Deserving: The Already-Rich

The bill also cut taxes on corporations and the top 1%, citing “trickle-down blessings,” which is Washington code for “pray the crumbs hit you.”

When critics noted that this blew a $5 trillion hole in the deficit, Treasury officials shrugged. “We’ve entered the post-math era,” they said. “Besides, numbers are woke.”

Deficit Reduction Through Enchantment

To reassure voters, the bill included a clause labeled “Deficit Offset: TBD,” which economists believe stands for “Totally Bogus Denial.” This clause promised the bill would pay for itself with explosive growth, imaginary jobs, and a second-season tax miracle.

“We just believe in the economy,” said House Speaker McGrifty. “And if that doesn’t work, we’ll blame immigrants.”

Messaging Over Math

Fox News celebrated the bill with a caption that read:
“Historic Victory: Government Shrinks as Budget Quadruples.”

One anchor explained, “It's like buying five Lamborghinis on credit and telling your wife you’re saving money by not buying a Prius. Genius!”

Conclusion: A Masterclass in Fiscal Gaslighting

The Big Beautiful Bill is not just legislation — it's a masterstroke in patriotic illusionism. By spending more, taxing less, and insisting we’re saving money, it has achieved what every magician dreams of:

Making the deficit disappear — at least until after the midterms.

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