Perry is as corrupt and hypocritical as they come. Doubled Texas’ debt, then “balanced” the budget through federal money and accounting gimmicks all the while running on a platform of balanced budgets and downsizing Washington. A crony capitalist on steroids. Sorry, but I don’t want this man anywhere near the federal government.
I am not of one mind about states grabbing “Federal” money. Should you accept a tip from the guy who just robbed you? I’m not so sure I’d say no.
If Perry meant it when saying he wanted Uncle Sam to be of little consequence (other than national defense of course) then he’d have to change his tune in Washington about the idea of “taxing and returning” to states. That is not necessarily a bad idea either.