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All lies.
the vast majority of americans were happy with their healthcare policies
jobs went overseas because of unions and taxes, businesses could not survive in the US so they moved.
social security and medicare have nothing to do with corporate profits, where do you get this crap?
Right, the uninsured were very happy no doubt.
You mean they could not increase the pay of executives as quickly if they didn't move jobs. But they could have stayed here.
Companies used to give pensions and healthcare into retirement. Now that is unheard of. You don't think cutting these increased profits?
Sorry, but more inequality equals bigger government. It's a fact.
Many were uninsured by choice, the govt could have given a free policy to the uninsured and it would have cost billions less than obamacare
Executive pay is not the reason there is no textile industry in the USA any more. Nor is it the reason there is no commercial shipbuilding industry in the USA. executive pay is not why Detroit is a hellhole--------------------unions, taxes, and liberal govt are the reasons.
No pension plans? have you heard of 401K accounts? do you realize that employers put money into them?
There was no irony.
Is the irony intentional?
You planning on explaining why you think income inequality is a problem that demands a gov't solution or should we just take your word?
It is inefficient and left unchecked it will undermine our Democracy. Possibly to the point of revolution.
Is that enough of a reason?
There will always be inequality in income--always has been, always will be. Just as you or I will never be an NFL quaterback. Some people have more talents and/or marketable skills than others, some work harder, some are luckier.
We already have a progressive taxation system that punishes success.
What we need is a growing economy that creates jobs for everyone and gives everyone the chance for advancement. A huge oppressive expensive government is the cause of income inequality, not the cure for it.
It is the degree of income inequality that is the problem. Our tax system is not that progressive. Income inequality slows down long term economic growth.
total bullshit. your jealousy of successful people is all your rant is about.
Instead of crying about it, why not do something to increase your societal value and make more money?
It is inefficient and left unchecked it will undermine our Democracy. Possibly to the point of revolution.
Is that enough of a reason?
There is no income inequality is socialist totalitarian govts like north korea. Unless you are smart enough to realize the all of the money and all of the power is concentrated in a very small group of "leaders" and everyone else is EQUALLY miserable.
you libs have not idea what you are asking for.
I am asking for the income inequality of the 70's or even the 80's.
OHH THE HORROR! COMMUNISM!!!!
It is the degree of income inequality that is the problem. Our tax system is not that progressive. Income inequality slows down long term economic growth.
total bullshit. your jealousy of successful people is all your rant is about.
Instead of crying about it, why not do something to increase your societal value and make more money?
Thanks for telling me I am lying about what my opinion is.
There is no income inequality is socialist totalitarian govts like north korea. Unless you are smart enough to realize the all of the money and all of the power is concentrated in a very small group of "leaders" and everyone else is EQUALLY miserable.
you libs have not idea what you are asking for.
I am asking for the income inequality of the 70's or even the 80's.
OHH THE HORROR! COMMUNISM!!!!
Do you think there were no rich people in the 70s and 80s? The tax rates were higher, but there were more exemptions and deductions, so the rich were actually better off than they are today.
Sound like you are a victim of the left wing media and its lies.
There was no irony.
You planning on explaining why you think income inequality is a problem that demands a gov't solution or should we just take your word?
It is inefficient and left unchecked it will undermine our Democracy. Possibly to the point of revolution.
Is that enough of a reason?
you gave a reason but did not explain how that reason is applicable.
Please explain how it is inefficient and how it will undermine our democracy.
HTML:are you 12 years old? only a child could be that naive.
No, quite old actually. Please explain what is naive, I need a good laugh. Naive is thinking lowering taxes will fix inequality.
Not directly, but lower taxes leaves more money in the economy for people to spend on consumer goods and for businesses to use for expansion and growth---all of which create jobs.
I am asking for the income inequality of the 70's or even the 80's.
OHH THE HORROR! COMMUNISM!!!!
Do you think there were no rich people in the 70s and 80s? The tax rates were higher, but there were more exemptions and deductions, so the rich were actually better off than they are today.
Sound like you are a victim of the left wing media and its lies.
Yes. This is true. When the tax rates were higher, there were tax havens, allowable "loopholes", etc.
Seems no one wants to remember that.
I am asking for the income inequality of the 70's or even the 80's.
OHH THE HORROR! COMMUNISM!!!!
Do you think there were no rich people in the 70s and 80s? The tax rates were higher, but there were more exemptions and deductions, so the rich were actually better off than they are today.
Sound like you are a victim of the left wing media and its lies.
Yes. This is true. When the tax rates were higher, there were tax havens, allowable "loopholes", etc.
Seems no one wants to remember that.
It is inefficient and left unchecked it will undermine our Democracy. Possibly to the point of revolution.
Is that enough of a reason?
you gave a reason but did not explain how that reason is applicable.
Please explain how it is inefficient and how it will undermine our democracy.
It is inefficient because it leads to unemployment, underemployment, people in jail, slower growth in demand and therefore supply, more volatility which slows growth long term, increases likelihood and dependence on government aid, destroys communities and harms children(future producers), and more.
As for Democracy being undermined, just look at how important money is now in our democratic process and how people are becoming frustrated. Now imagine how many more years of growing income inequality it will take to break the US. 5 decades? 10 decades?
Growing income inequality is simply unsustainable.
HTML:
No, quite old actually. Please explain what is naive, I need a good laugh. Naive is thinking lowering taxes will fix inequality.
Not directly, but lower taxes leaves more money in the economy for people to spend on consumer goods and for businesses to use for expansion and growth---all of which create jobs.
Without some incentives it will create more low paying jobs. It's naive to think it won't. You still believing in trickle down economics I suppose?
what do you think drives market prices Bombur....
The top 1% or the remaining 99%?
The fact that Richie Rich has billions should have absolutely no effect on your life at all...
Except maybe envy.
Not directly, but lower taxes leaves more money in the economy for people to spend on consumer goods and for businesses to use for expansion and growth---all of which create jobs.
Without some incentives it will create more low paying jobs. It's naive to think it won't. You still believing in trickle down economics I suppose?
OMG, OK, capitalism sucks, lets guarantee every american 100K per year no matter what job they do or even if they don't have a jobs.
All equal----------happy now?
You are too fucking dumb to continue this conversation with.
what do you think drives market prices Bombur....
The top 1% or the remaining 99%?
The fact that Richie Rich has billions should have absolutely no effect on your life at all...
Except maybe envy.
Do you think there were no rich people in the 70s and 80s? The tax rates were higher, but there were more exemptions and deductions, so the rich were actually better off than they are today.
Sound like you are a victim of the left wing media and its lies.
Yes. This is true. When the tax rates were higher, there were tax havens, allowable "loopholes", etc.
Seems no one wants to remember that.
Now we have lower rates with plenty of loopholes. Look at the statistics, the rich are doing very well.
what do you think drives market prices Bombur....
The top 1% or the remaining 99%?
The fact that Richie Rich has billions should have absolutely no effect on your life at all...
Except maybe envy.
I guess that's true if you ignore that he's getting rich by cutting wages, benefits, shipping jobs overseas, collecting corporate welfare... But it would be silly to ignore that.
what do you think drives market prices Bombur....
The top 1% or the remaining 99%?
The fact that Richie Rich has billions should have absolutely no effect on your life at all...
Except maybe envy.
It is a fact that income inequality has an impact on all the things I previously listed.
Sorry.
