<blockquote>An <a href="http://news.investors.com/business/121211-594429-1-get-10-billion-from-government-each-year.htm" target="_blank">IBD analysis</a> found that the richest 1% of Americans, in fact, receive roughly $10 billion each year in federal checks.

Outgoing Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., who exposed these vast payment programs available to the rich, said "this reverse Robin Hood-style of wealth distribution is an intentional effort to get all Americans bought into a system where everyone appears to benefit."</blockquote>
via <a href="http://news.investors.com/031014-692704-us-government-payments-to-individuals-70-of-budget.htm">70% Of U.S. Government Spending Is Writing Checks To Individuals - Investors.com</a>.