UN: US inequality reaching a dangerous level due to Trump's 'cruel' measures

[ChrisL]

Democrats seem to be under the impression that ALL businesses are like an evil cartoon villain or a James Bond villain. A smart business owner knows that a healthy America means a healthy business and a healthy profit.

 

[Camp]

The rich can take care of themselves, and they better had.

And so can you. You are quite capable of taking care of yourself too. No need to try get the government and taxpayers involved in caring for you.

I will say that corporate/government cronyism is definitely a bad thing. Businesses and investors making a lot of money is not a bad thing though. Creating a hostile business environment where businesses are actually AFRAID of taking any risks is just as bad if not worse than government/business cronyism. That kind of thing will HARM a lot more people because they will have no jobs to go to, and they in turn become a burden on society in general.

The taxpayers are taking care of the rich at the expense of the poor. That is what the debate is about. Corporate welfare and special treatment for the rich.

So then you are against subsidies for business growth? The reason why businesses get tax breaks is to encourage them to grow because they actually help our economy, which is the complete opposite of what some are trying to claim. Usually, when a business gets a tax break, they are going to do something productive with it. Do ALL of them? OF course not. Such is the way of the world.

No, I support subsidies for both business and individuals when the subsidies benefit the community. I support tax breaks as important social and economic engineering tools. I see the problem today is that the system is out of control with special interest and corruption. I saw no reason why the government should not have helped cable TV when it started with rights of way and protected territories. Now the companies are monopolies making so much profit that the owners can get caught stilling millions upon millions of dollars unnoticed. Billionaires are charging people huge sums of money for a business handed to them by corrupt politicians.

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

The rich can take care of themselves, and they better had.

And so can you. You are quite capable of taking care of yourself too. No need to try get the government and taxpayers involved in caring for you.

I will say that corporate/government cronyism is definitely a bad thing. Businesses and investors making a lot of money is not a bad thing though. Creating a hostile business environment where businesses are actually AFRAID of taking any risks is just as bad if not worse than government/business cronyism. That kind of thing will HARM a lot more people because they will have no jobs to go to, and they in turn become a burden on society in general.

The taxpayers are taking care of the rich at the expense of the poor. That is what the debate is about. Corporate welfare and special treatment for the rich.

never never never take economic advice from Democrats who create ghettos

 

[ChrisL]

The rich can take care of themselves, and they better had.

And so can you. You are quite capable of taking care of yourself too. No need to try get the government and taxpayers involved in caring for you.

I will say that corporate/government cronyism is definitely a bad thing. Businesses and investors making a lot of money is not a bad thing though. Creating a hostile business environment where businesses are actually AFRAID of taking any risks is just as bad if not worse than government/business cronyism. That kind of thing will HARM a lot more people because they will have no jobs to go to, and they in turn become a burden on society in general.

The taxpayers are taking care of the rich at the expense of the poor. That is what the debate is about. Corporate welfare and special treatment for the rich.

So then you are against subsidies for business growth? The reason why businesses get tax breaks is to encourage them to grow because they actually help our economy, which is the complete opposite of what some are trying to claim. Usually, when a business gets a tax break, they are going to do something productive with it. Do ALL of them? OF course not. Such is the way of the world.

No, I support subsidies for both business and individuals when the subsidies benefit the community. I support tax breaks as important social and economic engineering tools. I see the problem today is that the system is out of control with special interest and corruption. I saw no reason why the government should not have helped cable TV when it started with rights of way and protected territories. Now the companies are monopolies making so much profit that the owners can get caught stilling millions upon millions of dollars unnoticed. Billionaires are charging people huge sums of money for a business handed to them by corrupt politicians.

Handed to them? What??? The government did not create the business. They are not the ones with the responsibility of keeping service to all the people or the expense of doing so. This is not about the government making regulations against gouging consumers. This is about alleged "income inequality."

 

[ChrisL]

The rich can take care of themselves, and they better had.

And so can you. You are quite capable of taking care of yourself too. No need to try get the government and taxpayers involved in caring for you.

I will say that corporate/government cronyism is definitely a bad thing. Businesses and investors making a lot of money is not a bad thing though. Creating a hostile business environment where businesses are actually AFRAID of taking any risks is just as bad if not worse than government/business cronyism. That kind of thing will HARM a lot more people because they will have no jobs to go to, and they in turn become a burden on society in general.

The taxpayers are taking care of the rich at the expense of the poor. That is what the debate is about. Corporate welfare and special treatment for the rich.

never never never take economic advice from Democrats who create ghettos

I don't really think democrats have a good grasp on economics or business, how it works, how it generates revenue, what happens to that revenue. They are stuck on the Enron scandals and just assume that is how most successful business models operate, or so it seems. Lol.

 

[Pete7469]

Yeah,yeah.....and the economy will crash and negroes will be in chains.
Have you no shame?
Personally I'd shut my mouth if I was a democrat due to the embarrassment alone.

That's just it...

If she was aware of how stupid she sounded, enough to be embarrassed by it, she would have the logical capacity to understand regressive leftwing policies are a detriment to society.

So if she has the awareness of a large mammal, her instincts would tell her not to do things that cause pain. We could therefore conclude that if she is aware of the consequences of collectism, yet still promotes them she is either a hitlary level functioning sociopath, or a completely brain dead level vapid drone. The sort that used to stand at the side of the roads cheering for hitler, stalin, mao, et al.


.

 

[Camp]

The rich can take care of themselves, and they better had.

And so can you. You are quite capable of taking care of yourself too. No need to try get the government and taxpayers involved in caring for you.

I will say that corporate/government cronyism is definitely a bad thing. Businesses and investors making a lot of money is not a bad thing though. Creating a hostile business environment where businesses are actually AFRAID of taking any risks is just as bad if not worse than government/business cronyism. That kind of thing will HARM a lot more people because they will have no jobs to go to, and they in turn become a burden on society in general.

The taxpayers are taking care of the rich at the expense of the poor. That is what the debate is about. Corporate welfare and special treatment for the rich.

So then you are against subsidies for business growth? The reason why businesses get tax breaks is to encourage them to grow because they actually help our economy, which is the complete opposite of what some are trying to claim. Usually, when a business gets a tax break, they are going to do something productive with it. Do ALL of them? OF course not. Such is the way of the world.

No, I support subsidies for both business and individuals when the subsidies benefit the community. I support tax breaks as important social and economic engineering tools. I see the problem today is that the system is out of control with special interest and corruption. I saw no reason why the government should not have helped cable TV when it started with rights of way and protected territories. Now the companies are monopolies making so much profit that the owners can get caught stilling millions upon millions of dollars unnoticed. Billionaires are charging people huge sums of money for a business handed to them by corrupt politicians.

Handed to them? What??? The government did not create the business. They are not the ones with the responsibility of keeping service to all the people or the expense of doing so. This is not about the government making regulations against gouging consumers. This is about alleged "income inequality."

The government made cable TV possible by agreeing to allow rights of way and by agreeing to restrict competition, hence they created a subsidized monopoly. Some of the income inequality in our society comes from the owners of the cable companies and other companies and individuals becoming subsidized and given special privilege

 

[IsaacNewton]

UN: US inequality reaching a dangerous level due to Trump's 'cruel' measures
Source: The Guardian

Donald Trump is deliberately forcing millions of Americans into financial ruin, cruelly depriving them of food and other basic protections while lavishing vast riches on the super-wealthy, the United Nations monitor on poverty has warned.

Philip Alston, the UN special rapporteur who acts as a watchdog on extreme poverty around the world, has issued a withering critique of the state of America today. Trump is steering the country towards a “dramatic change of direction” that is rewarding the rich and punishing the poor by blocking access even to the most meager necessities.

“This is a systematic attack on America’s welfare program that is undermining the social safety net for those who can’t cope on their own. Once you start removing any sense of government commitment, you quickly move into cruelty,” Alston told the Guardian.

Millions of Americans already struggling to make ends meet faced “ruination”, he warned. “If food stamps and access to Medicaid are removed, and housing subsidies cut, then the effect on people living on the margins will be drastic.”

Read more: Trump's 'cruel' measures pushing US inequality to dangerous level, UN warns

Anyone that isn't rich should think twice before they ever vote republican again! I am dead serious.

For the empty skulls who would cheer this, guess which way the crime rate goes when people can't eat or feed their families. Nothing happens in a vacuum.

How "bout" they get off their lazy ass and get a job.

How "bout" you. Stop worrying about everyone else and take care of yourself.

 

[Rustic]

The rich can take care of themselves, and they better had.

And so can you. You are quite capable of taking care of yourself too. No need to try get the government and taxpayers involved in caring for you.

I will say that corporate/government cronyism is definitely a bad thing. Businesses and investors making a lot of money is not a bad thing though. Creating a hostile business environment where businesses are actually AFRAID of taking any risks is just as bad if not worse than government/business cronyism. That kind of thing will HARM a lot more people because they will have no jobs to go to, and they in turn become a burden on society in general.

The taxpayers are taking care of the rich at the expense of the poor. That is what the debate is about. Corporate welfare and special treatment for the rich.

So then you are against subsidies for business growth? The reason why businesses get tax breaks is to encourage them to grow because they actually help our economy, which is the complete opposite of what some are trying to claim. Usually, when a business gets a tax break, they are going to do something productive with it. Do ALL of them? OF course not. Such is the way of the world.

No, I support subsidies for both business and individuals when the subsidies benefit the community. I support tax breaks as important social and economic engineering tools. I see the problem today is that the system is out of control with special interest and corruption. I saw no reason why the government should not have helped cable TV when it started with rights of way and protected territories. Now the companies are monopolies making so much profit that the owners can get caught stilling millions upon millions of dollars unnoticed. Billionaires are charging people huge sums of money for a business handed to them by corrupt politicians.

Handed to them? What??? The government did not create the business. They are not the ones with the responsibility of keeping service to all the people or the expense of doing so. This is not about the government making regulations against gouging consumers. This is about alleged "income inequality."

Yep, The federal government never has any skin in the game...

 

[sparky]

Wealth Inequality - Inequality.org

The top 1% of Americans now control 38% of the wealth

The Growth of Inequality from 2007 to 2014

USA class warfare – Inequality

~S~

 

[Oldstyle]

UN: US inequality reaching a dangerous level due to Trump's 'cruel' measures
Source: The Guardian

Donald Trump is deliberately forcing millions of Americans into financial ruin, cruelly depriving them of food and other basic protections while lavishing vast riches on the super-wealthy, the United Nations monitor on poverty has warned.

Philip Alston, the UN special rapporteur who acts as a watchdog on extreme poverty around the world, has issued a withering critique of the state of America today. Trump is steering the country towards a “dramatic change of direction” that is rewarding the rich and punishing the poor by blocking access even to the most meager necessities.

“This is a systematic attack on America’s welfare program that is undermining the social safety net for those who can’t cope on their own. Once you start removing any sense of government commitment, you quickly move into cruelty,” Alston told the Guardian.

Millions of Americans already struggling to make ends meet faced “ruination”, he warned. “If food stamps and access to Medicaid are removed, and housing subsidies cut, then the effect on people living on the margins will be drastic.”

Read more: Trump's 'cruel' measures pushing US inequality to dangerous level, UN warns

Anyone that isn't rich should think twice before they ever vote republican again! I am dead serious.

Ah...I hate to point out the inconvenient truth here...but income inequality grew larger under Barack Obama than practically any other President we've ever had! Was the UN "warning" about the dangerous levels of income inequality when Barry was in office? Hmmmm...why is that?

 

[JoeB131]

Ah...I hate to point out the inconvenient truth here...but income inequality grew larger under Barack Obama than practically any other President we've ever had! Was the UN "warning" about the dangerous levels of income inequality when Barry was in office? Hmmmm...why is that?

But, but, but....OOOOOOOOObama...

Dog Style is still in shock we'd elect an uppity black man.

 

[Deno]

This thread shows how ill informed the republican/conservative mind is. So much mis information has been said for so long and so loud they believe it all. I lived through the Booooosh economic depression and the recovery that Barack manifested. There should be some law that states conservative ideals are illegal and to be rejected.

Tell us just what polices did obongo

enact that did all you claim…………….

2 questions for you Deno
What`s an obongo and how old are you? Your posts indicate a single digit age as well as IQ.

Thanks for asking AG….

obongo was the first affirmative action President.

I’m 62 years old and I will admit I do act immature

when it comes to liberals, I know using common

sense and logic is a waste of time with them.

Not really sure what my IQ is, but I have been

successful enough in life that I could probably

buy and sell your ass…

 

[Deno]

You want equality? Everyone pay 20% of their income no matter the source in a fair flat tax. That’s equality.

A rich guy whose income is from an inheritance and a poor guy whose income is from actual work do not contribute equally to the economy. The poor guy contributes more.

You are full of Shit....

The Rich guy pays a tax on his

property and everything he buys.

And he would still contribute nothing to the economy. No goods or services. The rich guy could literally be as worthless as a comatose or paralyzed John Paul Getty III and still "pay taxes." Do you really think something that's more or less dead can contribute goods or services?

Haven’t you ever heard of the death tax?

Has a poor man ever produced any jobs?

You socialist are very confused.

Why hate on the successful?

 

[Deno]

UN: US inequality reaching a dangerous level due to Trump's 'cruel' measures
Source: The Guardian

Donald Trump is deliberately forcing millions of Americans into financial ruin, cruelly depriving them of food and other basic protections while lavishing vast riches on the super-wealthy, the United Nations monitor on poverty has warned.

Philip Alston, the UN special rapporteur who acts as a watchdog on extreme poverty around the world, has issued a withering critique of the state of America today. Trump is steering the country towards a “dramatic change of direction” that is rewarding the rich and punishing the poor by blocking access even to the most meager necessities.

“This is a systematic attack on America’s welfare program that is undermining the social safety net for those who can’t cope on their own. Once you start removing any sense of government commitment, you quickly move into cruelty,” Alston told the Guardian.

Millions of Americans already struggling to make ends meet faced “ruination”, he warned. “If food stamps and access to Medicaid are removed, and housing subsidies cut, then the effect on people living on the margins will be drastic.”

Read more: Trump's 'cruel' measures pushing US inequality to dangerous level, UN warns

Anyone that isn't rich should think twice before they ever vote republican again! I am dead serious.

For the empty skulls who would cheer this, guess which way the crime rate goes when people can't eat or feed their families. Nothing happens in a vacuum.

How "bout" they get off their lazy ass and get a job.

How "bout" you. Stop worrying about everyone else and take care of yourself.

How “bout” you get a Clue….

We are on a political forum….

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

It is a massive wealth transfer from the poor to the rich.

It is wrong and it needs to stop!

What we should do is take the income from left wingers and give it to everyone else

 

[Fang]

Democrats have nothing to offer. Their strategy for 2018 midterms is to make as much shit up as they can and hope enough people believe the lies. Liberals are disgusting.

 

[Camp]

It is a massive wealth transfer from the poor to the rich.

It is wrong and it needs to stop!

What we should do is take the income left wingers a give to everyone else

I vote we take some of it and send you back to elementary school to learn how to write a sentence.

 

[WillowTree]

It is a massive wealth transfer from the poor to the rich.

It is wrong and it needs to stop!

What we should do is take the income left wingers a give to everyone else

I vote we take some of it and send you back to elementary school to learn how to write a sentence.

It looks to me like you altered his original post! Not good.

 

[Camp]

It is a massive wealth transfer from the poor to the rich.

It is wrong and it needs to stop!

What we should do is take the income left wingers a give to everyone else

I vote we take some of it and send you back to elementary school to learn how to write a sentence.

It looks to me like you altered his original post! Not good.

My post was 37 minutes ago. Look at the post you are accusing me of changing, lower right corner says he edited his own post 29 minutes ago. He corrected the miswritten sentence himself asshole.