Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?

[rdean]

Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?

Some might say "We are all Americans", but while that might be true in a broad sense, the major political parties have certainly taken sides in a struggle for what some consider what is good for the country.

Some consider a strong and vibrant middle class with upward mobility with access to healthcare and education what is best for the country.

Some consider a wealthy upper class who are best fit to lead the country simply because of their great wealth which is evidence of their fitness to lead and the more wealth they have the more fit they are.

One of those groups feel the poor should be helped so they too can move into the middle class which would make the country even stronger.

The other group feels the poor are weak and should be left alone and helping them is "socialism". They made their choice and so helping them puts a drain on the country and drags it down from the great heights that supporting the super wealthy will lead us to.

So the question boils down to, "Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?"

 

[TemplarKormac]

Well, if Democrats were really for the middle class or America, they would introduce initiatives to get people off of welfare and into a job. But I don't see that. Keep people poor to keep them voting for you!

 

[rdean]

Well, if Democrats were really for the middle class or America, they would introduce initiatives to get people off of welfare and into a job. But I don't see that. Keep people poor to keep them voting for you!

They do introduce such initiatives. You sit in front of Google. Look some up. Or, maybe you don't know how? Let me know and I will help you. If you don't mind a little "socialism" that is.

 

[Darkwind]

Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"? No.

Some might say "We are all Americans", but while that might be true in a broad sense, the major political parties have certainly taken sides in a struggle for what some consider what is good for the country. The same political parties that will say and do anything to remain in power?

Some consider a strong and vibrant middle class with upward mobility with access to healthcare and education what is best for the country. Some people will do anything for their own class. True Americans will want that for every class, but not from government.

Some consider a wealthy upper class who are best fit to lead the country simply because of their great wealth which is evidence of their fitness to lead and the more wealth they have the more fit they are. No one of intelligence believes a warped misrepresentation of others as true.

One of those groups feel the poor should be helped so they too can move into the middle class which would make the country even stronger. The problem is, government handouts is not the means by which this is achieved. But some groups of people think that by giving these groups the help without the cost, they will forever have a vote so that they can remain in power.

The other group feels the poor are weak and should be left alone and helping them is "socialism". They made their choice and so helping them puts a drain on the country and drags it down from the great heights that supporting the super wealthy will lead us to. An untrue statement, proving that you do not understand the very basic nature of the problem or how it should be solved. But then, the solution does not give specific groups power over others.

So the question boils down to, "Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?"

Asked and answered.

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[Politico]

Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?

No.....

 

[editec]

I do not think we can have a viable democratic republic without a healthy middle class.

 

[sparky]

Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?

well we have plenty of oaths, slogans and constitutional amendments that lend themselves to that illusion .....

~S~

 

[rdean]

I do not think we can have a viable democratic republic without a healthy middle class.

I would have thought that was obvious. Unfortunately, these right wingers have deluded themselves into believing otherwise.

Common sense asks:

Who has the numbers

Who builds the infrastructure

Who creates demand

Who mans the military

Who is the foundation of the country

If you ask the Republicans, I suspect your answer will be "But it's rich people and corporations who pay for it".

Yea, but who do they pay?

Where did they get the money from?

To me, the answer is not only common sense, but oh so obvious.

 

[rdean]

Asked and answered.

jus' sayin'

 

[rdean]

Well, if Democrats were really for the middle class or America, they would introduce initiatives to get people off of welfare and into a job. But I don't see that. Keep people poor to keep them voting for you!

Remember when Romney accused Obama of ending the "work requirement"? What was that about?

 

[bripat9643]

Well, if Democrats were really for the middle class or America, they would introduce initiatives to get people off of welfare and into a job. But I don't see that. Keep people poor to keep them voting for you!

Remember when Romney accused Obama of ending the "work requirement"? What was that about?

It's about the fact that Obama defined "work" to mean "non-work" so people on welfare no longer have to do anything to get their checks from the government.

 

[ScreamingEagle]

Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?

Some might say "We are all Americans", but while that might be true in a broad sense, the major political parties have certainly taken sides in a struggle for what some consider what is good for the country.

Some consider a strong and vibrant middle class with upward mobility with access to healthcare and education what is best for the country.

Some consider a wealthy upper class who are best fit to lead the country simply because of their great wealth which is evidence of their fitness to lead and the more wealth they have the more fit they are.

One of those groups feel the poor should be helped so they too can move into the middle class which would make the country even stronger.

The other group feels the poor are weak and should be left alone and helping them is "socialism". They made their choice and so helping them puts a drain on the country and drags it down from the great heights that supporting the super wealthy will lead us to.

So the question boils down to, "Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?"

No....we don't have "Classes" in America.....we are all simply Americans who make different incomes....how much you make is mostly up to you....as long as we have a fair playing field....

if BO would stop strangling business things could get better for all...

 

[PredFan]

No, being "for the middle class" is being for a certain economic group.

Being "for America" is being for everyone in the country.

 

[Mac1958]

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I have to admit I don't understand the question.

I need to get better at dividing people up into little groups.

Is there an online Identity Politics 101 course somewhere?

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[Harry Dresden]

Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?

Some might say "We are all Americans", but while that might be true in a broad sense, the major political parties have certainly taken sides in a struggle for what some consider what is good for the country.

Some consider a strong and vibrant middle class with upward mobility with access to healthcare and education what is best for the country.

Some consider a wealthy upper class who are best fit to lead the country simply because of their great wealth which is evidence of their fitness to lead and the more wealth they have the more fit they are.

One of those groups feel the poor should be helped so they too can move into the middle class which would make the country even stronger.

The other group feels the poor are weak and should be left alone and helping them is "socialism". They made their choice and so helping them puts a drain on the country and drags it down from the great heights that supporting the super wealthy will lead us to.

So the question boils down to, "Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?"

how come you dont have enough balls just to say Democrats and Republicans?....why put on your act?.....

 

[Troubled_CA]

Well, if Democrats were really for the middle class or America, they would introduce initiatives to get people off of welfare and into a job.

the ignorant con speaks OUT.

ANY initiative that involves JOBS the GOP would block as they have done all the other jobs proposals.
(Don't forget, according to conservative logic, a stimulus only works IF a GOP is in the White House.)

in case the DIM con is not aware, there is a WORK requirement attached to ALL welfare.

as well as, Welfare has a 5 year CAP.
so you best get your act together or you will starve shortly there after.

WHY so ignorant? by choice? or you mommy drop you as a child?

Keep people poor to keep them voting for you!

Such a tired CONSERVATIVE Talking point, moron.

maybe they voted Dem because the GOP are just EVIL, and have the 1% RULE, attitude. along with a pile of 18th century points of view.

Perhaps voting against ones own self interest is only for CONS, cause they lack an IQ above the century mark.

 

[Troubled_CA]

It's about the fact that Obama defined "work" to mean "non-work" so people on welfare no longer have to do anything to get their checks from the government.

THIS,
is about being a lying POS.
(oh right , conservative)

care to PROVE this talking point?

like that's possible!

 

[Troubled_CA]

if BO would stop strangling business things could get better for all...

How EXACTLY is the Pres, strangling business?

I know they say it on FOX every 10 minutes, BUT how exactly?

I will bet you have NO ANSWER, silly conservative parrot.

 

[rdean]

Well, if Democrats were really for the middle class or America, they would introduce initiatives to get people off of welfare and into a job. But I don't see that. Keep people poor to keep them voting for you!

Remember when Romney accused Obama of ending the "work requirement"? What was that about?

It's about the fact that Obama defined "work" to mean "non-work" so people on welfare no longer have to do anything to get their checks from the government.

And it turned out to be a lie. You know that, right?

 

[rdean]

Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?

Some might say "We are all Americans", but while that might be true in a broad sense, the major political parties have certainly taken sides in a struggle for what some consider what is good for the country.

Some consider a strong and vibrant middle class with upward mobility with access to healthcare and education what is best for the country.

Some consider a wealthy upper class who are best fit to lead the country simply because of their great wealth which is evidence of their fitness to lead and the more wealth they have the more fit they are.

One of those groups feel the poor should be helped so they too can move into the middle class which would make the country even stronger.

The other group feels the poor are weak and should be left alone and helping them is "socialism". They made their choice and so helping them puts a drain on the country and drags it down from the great heights that supporting the super wealthy will lead us to.

So the question boils down to, "Is being "for the Middle Class" the same as being "for America"?"

No....we don't have "Classes" in America.....we are all simply Americans who make different incomes....how much you make is mostly up to you....as long as we have a fair playing field....

if BO would stop strangling business things could get better for all...

Business is making the most money in history. How is it being "strangled"?

Do you think the Republican leadership recognizes the "middle class"?