Which Government Spending Projects are REAL or FAKE?

Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction, particularly when it comes to government programs. Consider these "potential programs: are the REAl or Fake: Joke-telling robots, expensive walking tunnels, Blackberries for smokers, and training American prostitutes to drink responsibly. Watch the below video and put yourself to the test. See if you can outwit the Rebel Economist before she stumps you. So what is it: REAL or FAKE?

What did you notice in common about the projects in the video? Yes, they're all questionable government spending projects in a time when our economy is struggling and people can't get jobs! Now, learn more about the projects featured in the video, the many other wasteful Federal subsidized projects. Below is a link to an interactive map but a couple when you get to the map, be sure to click on your own state even if you do not see a red dot. There are hundred of dots not displayed and just think you are going to be paying for the debt created by theses projects for the rest of your life unless the project is de-funded. There are no free lunches - someone has to pay even if it is your future grandchildren! Als, you can to do something about it! Visit the Bankrupting American interactive #FAIL Map, which allows you to choose the spending projects of your (dis)liking, and share the facts with others on Facebook, and call and tweet your member of Congress.

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