Was Adam Smith a dirty commie? I mean, he died twenty-eight years before Marx was born, but still, check out this quote.
The necessaries of life occasion the great expense of the poor. They find it difficult to get food, and the greater part of their little revenue is spent in getting it. The luxuries and vanities of life occasion the principal expense of the rich, and a magnificent house embellishes and sets off to the best advantage all the other luxuries and vanities which they possess. A tax upon house-rents, therefore, would in general fall heaviest upon the rich; and in this sort of inequality there would not, perhaps, be anything very unreasonable. It is not very unreasonable that the rich should contribute to the public expense, not only in proportion to their revenue, but something more than in that proportion.
Comrade Eisenhower was Marx reincarnated in this case, under his administration, and a republican congress the top tax rate was 91%.
Nixon as well, top tax rate? 70%. I'm surprised McCarthy didn't drive the American flag straight through his heart.
McCain also opposed the Bush tax cuts saying "When you reach a certain level of comfort, there's nothing wrong with paying somewhat more"
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So, whats so evil about the progressive tax system? Isn't it just punishing people for being wealthy?
Well, first of all, I agree with the McCain quote I referenced before.
Also:
- Those who are wealthy have more political influence. Therefore they will have more say in implementing laws that favor their interests. This, over time, will cause a greater gap between the poor and the super wealthy. The progressive tax is a way to "redistribute wealth" in a fair way. The tax revenue can be used to build infrastructure, create new government jobs, improve education, and fund social programs that millions depend on.
- As an individual's wealth increases, they spend less and save more, and as the poor lose money, they can't spend as much as they previously did. Demand can be create by taxing the poor less by taxing the rich more.
- The rich have a greater need of public services than do the poor. The wealthy need services such as national defense, protection of property by police agencies, and infrastructure more than the poor do. The poor need not worry about millions of dollars being stolen from them, nor large terrorist attacks to cripple the economy of the country.
Those are just the simple, cookie cutter arguments. I think a progressive tax represents fundamental economic fairness. I don't think it punishes those who succeed, it just helps others to succeed as well, even if their success isn't as great. Even if is just a modest dream, the progressive tax makes them all possible. It allows the poor to pay little to no taxes, and the rich to pay a higher tax so that no social programs will have to be cut.
I have only had one semester of economic classes, so, I don't have graphs or anything. But, I am minoring in economics, so I should be able to wow you all in a few years.
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"Cult of Personality"
Often ignorant people discuss politics. This is painful for me. It happens on both sides, ignorant democrats and republicans are most likely equal. The result to silly character attacks and calling each other fascists, commies, traitors, and terrorists. They support politicians fervently whom they know nothing about, with the exception of the (D) or (R).
Most of the ignorance has been towards Obama this election season:
That Obama, he's a muslin, an Arab, and he sat through that evil REVEREND, AT CHURCH.
That Obama is a socialist, he will make this the United Socialist States of America! He will enslave the white race, declare a jihad on Christianity, force schools to teach Islam and Marxism, and crash Air Force One into the white house. After all his name is BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA, which sounds a lot like that one guy, Osama bin Hussein, the guy responsible for the 9/11 attack, which is why we invaded his country Iraq. Why would we elect a terrorist like that president?
That Obama! He's black! ITS CALLED THE WHITE HOUSE. He would probably paint it black.
That Obama, he kills babies! BABIES, CUTE LITTLE BABIES, HE PUTS THEM ON TABLES, STABS THEM, AND DRINKS THEIR BLOOD. HE WOULD MAKE ABORTION MANDATORY. FOR WHITES.
That Obama, he draws thousands of people to his rallies. You know who else did that? Hitler. Therefore, Obama is just like Hitler. Even though Hitler would have had Obama killed. Obama would do the same to whitie! Obama has a loyal and efficient grassroots organization? Guess who else did? Hitler, and his supporters KILLED PEOPLE. They killed socialist like Obama... err, I mean, Obama is a nazi. And a socialist. (I don't argue with people who bring up Obama/Hitler comparisons, nor people who make pictures of Obama in Nazi outfit. Only a fool argues with a fool, after all)
HE WOULD ABOLISH HETEROSEXUAL MARRIAGE. ONLY MARRIAGE FOR GAYZ.
AND HE KILLS BABIES, AND HE IS BLACK. FOR FUCKS SAKE, HE IS BLACKK!!!! AHHHH.
Listen whities, Obama poses no threat to any of you. Listen, conservatives, once again, Obama poses no threat to you.
Listen, if Obama wins, I will try and comfort my conservative friends. We will make it through this thing together, alright?
1 comment:
Although I respect your position, I don't care what anyone says, I still think Obama's presidency will bring about economic socialism. And I do not like it.
Also, have you ever thought about private charities replacing government welfare systems? Personally, I think it would be nice. I know what you're going to say, that people won't care enough about others, but it's still a pretty boss idea...
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