Quote by Paul Ryan

The belief that recipients of government aid are better off the more we spend on them is remarkably persistent. No matter how many times this central tenet of liberalism gets debunked, like Brett Favre, it just keeps coming back.

The belief that recipients of government aid are better off

Summary

This quote criticizes the persistent belief held by some liberals that increasing government spending on recipients of aid leads to their overall improvement. The comparison to Brett Favre, a former American football player known for repeatedly coming out of retirement, suggests that despite the numerous times this idea has been proven false, it continues to resurface. The quote ultimately questions the logic and validity of the idea that more spending on government assistance invariably translates into beneficiary well-being.

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