How gullible do you have to be to trust politicians with your hard-earned money?

Scranton’s mayor proposed a 3% property tax increase to fund a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) coordinator position. The justification? Ensuring every voice is heard and respected in local governance. But hold on! This plan was cut by the city council, and the media gave it little more than a muted nod.

This isn’t just a budget cut; it’s a full-blown expose of how political elites manipulate narratives to maintain power while enriching themselves. While the public understands the need for community engagement, they don’t realize that the very same politicians pushing these DEI agendas have no real skin in the game.

Let’s break it down:

– **Hypocrisy Central**: Scranton’s officials want you to cough up more property taxes to fund a position that many believe is nothing but a glorified title for virtue signaling. Meanwhile, these same politicians enjoy comfortable salaries and benefits funded by taxpayers. Where’s the equity for the average citizen, whose income is stagnating?

– **Financial Grift**: This isn’t merely about a bureaucratic job; it’s about a financial power play. Politicians use these roles to funnel taxpayer money into salaries for their political allies and contractors. Promising “community engagement” is simply a ploy—they only engage when it fits their agenda.

The harsh reality? The elites preach about equality and inclusivity while lining their own pockets. They want you divided and distracted while they plot their next move—greener pastures for themselves while taxpayers foot the bill.

It’s time to wake up!

You’re expected to believe in a system that thrives on financial grift, all while the so-called “guardians of equity” sacrifice *nothing* for the common good.

So, here’s the question for you: Why do we keep rewarding politicians who treat public service as a personal cash cow while ignoring the needs of the very communities they claim to serve?