I really don't see the distinction you see. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if we are the source of funding when we have no control over the actual direction of spending. Its not just the amount of budget that matters, its how the budget is directed to be spent. Its not like an actual service contract you could cancel if you didn't like the way the agency was acting.
Couple this with the fact the FDA (like most federal agencies) is run by former members of the industries they regulate. The revolving door between regulatory bodies and the companies they are supposed to keep in check is well memed. They go back and forth between private and public to maximise profits at our expense.
I'm very well aware of the revolving door. That's a separate point which I agree with.
The mechanism of funding is through Congress, who we vote in. Throwing our hands up and "meh lobbyists" is a cop out. It's important to understand, Congressmen work for us, we vote them in and we can crush them publicly like is happening to Crenshaw and other RINOs.
Focus on your local congressmen and help bring pressure for the change you want to see.
You are missing the point mate. It doesn't matter how big a budget you have. It matters how that money is spent. Unless your argument is to completely defund the FDA (which I'm not adverse to) then how much budget they get is a moot point.
It's the difference between how big a money pot you get vs how that money is applied.
I really don't see the distinction you see. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if we are the source of funding when we have no control over the actual direction of spending. Its not just the amount of budget that matters, its how the budget is directed to be spent. Its not like an actual service contract you could cancel if you didn't like the way the agency was acting.
Couple this with the fact the FDA (like most federal agencies) is run by former members of the industries they regulate. The revolving door between regulatory bodies and the companies they are supposed to keep in check is well memed. They go back and forth between private and public to maximise profits at our expense.
I'm very well aware of the revolving door. That's a separate point which I agree with.
The mechanism of funding is through Congress, who we vote in. Throwing our hands up and "meh lobbyists" is a cop out. It's important to understand, Congressmen work for us, we vote them in and we can crush them publicly like is happening to Crenshaw and other RINOs.
Focus on your local congressmen and help bring pressure for the change you want to see.
The problem with this equation is that you see Congress as the ultimate decider in this scenario as to what policies are followed...
The Constitution established that Congress decides all budgets for all parts of government.
You are missing the point mate. It doesn't matter how big a budget you have. It matters how that money is spent. Unless your argument is to completely defund the FDA (which I'm not adverse to) then how much budget they get is a moot point.
It's the difference between how big a money pot you get vs how that money is applied.