[Hnrobert42]

Hard to argue it's lower than zero. Not to mention that low and consistent is better than moderate but at the whim of a tyrant.

[davrosthedalek]

Funding is always a lottery. It's not like everyone gets some, but it's less. It's more that less people get funds. So you really have to look at the average.

But you are right. That's why I said: can change quickly.