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Sir, I hate to break it to you, but I would just like you to know that the roads argument, is simply bullshit. Conservative americans are not asking for there to be know roads built. There are necessary things in society that everyone uses. Roads included. And the government subsidizing of farmland, is currently being attacked by the reputable PIRG non profit groups. A completely liberal group. They are trying to end grain and corn subsidies. Just an FYI.
Republicans argue for the cutting back of social policies which we spend billions on and the reduction of a heavy percentage wise trax burden across ALL INCOME LEVELS. Not just the top 1% as seems to be such a common thought. When everyone has more money and is comfortable with investing, more people are employed, wages are increased, infrastructure is expanded and business thrives.
I see the arguement that Romney payed just 14% taxes on his income last year. He also made 20 million dollars, donated hundreds of thousands to charities of his choice, and payed almost 3 million dollars in taxes.
Taxes are essentially the only thing in America where the rich pay more than the poor. If Romney wants a big mac, he will be charged the same amount as me. Its that simple Taxes are made to help the poor and impoverished pay less. The top 1 percent of all households got 18 percent of all personal income and paid nearly 28 percent of all federal taxes in 2005. thats from the congressional budget office. I'll say it again.
The top 1 percent of all households got 18 percent of all personal income and paid nearly 28 percent of all federal taxes in 2005
You seem to have the "theres no way im getting anywhere because of rich people syndrom". Fuck man, 81% of the millionaires in this country are classified as self made. Doesn't seem like it's impossible to make millions.
You stated that it would otherwise be impossible for the middle class to own a home, which is why i stated it did not seem like you were middle class. Supply and Demand is a wonderful thing. With supply and demand, as you seem to not understand, prices are set at a point where people are likely to buy a product without outside interference. So with the bullshit that you tried to throw saying middle class families would not be able to afford a home? what the hell do you think is going to happen? Millions of homes for sale? No. thats not how supply and demand work.
If you are a proponent of Marxian economics than cool. That's fine. I respect that idea. However, in my mind, I find that the capitalist system works best. Allow people to thrive, personal responsibility, small government, etc. That is what America was built on, and I am fully behind that.