We all have our very own set of personal beliefs. Some of us, myself included, can be quite vocal and passionate about the issues that mean the most to us. I generally do not try to force my own beliefs on others, but right now I am standing on the side lines of "Republican/Democrat" postings and wondering "what the hell?" Do you actually think that there is a difference?
We are daily bombarded by the media with stories that are written to incite small blazes of that passion within our hearts. I get quite a bit of my news on line, and sometimes what they feel is news worthy can make my head spin and my horns pop out. They put just enough of the conflicting bullshit up to make sure that there is something for everyone to get their rants on.
Today's article that caught my eye was about how the tax cuts for the very wealthy have not been proven in over 65 years to do anything to spur our economy. Those cuts are just a bullshit way of making sure those in the upper 1% hold onto their cash while the gap widens for the 99% who have not. I bet that story disappears quickly. I tried to share it on Facebook and it did not take. Tried to reload it and the link was busted. But I am going to try and share it here. It was not written to inflame, almost dispassionate, but it did so just the same. In the same block of stories they presented a picture of some of the most wealthy people in America. ( Gates, Oprah, Buffett) A few of those people I admire. Why? Because they DO believe that the wealthy have a greater responsibility to the economy and that they should have fair taxes, we all should.
So..if there is NO substantial truth in that tax cuts for the wealthy help the rest of us..then why is it continued?
That 1 % Club makes sure that it does, with campaign contributions, and the 'Ol' "You scratch my back, and I will scratch yours" mentality that is firmly embedded in our government. Ever wonder just how many Wallstreet CEO's have their patting hands connected to members of Congress, The House of Representatives and Presidents? Way too many, some of them close Presidential advisers, especially during the Bush years, father and son, and I do not doubt that they are also standing behind Obama and whispering in his ear as well.
I used to believe that I was a Democrat who came from a Republican home. Now I have found that am not for either party. Neither of them in reality cares about the best interests of the American people. That only shows up when they want to be re-elected. I have never been a fan of liars.
K
Tax Cuts for the Rich Don't Spur Growth
We are daily bombarded by the media with stories that are written to incite small blazes of that passion within our hearts. I get quite a bit of my news on line, and sometimes what they feel is news worthy can make my head spin and my horns pop out. They put just enough of the conflicting bullshit up to make sure that there is something for everyone to get their rants on.
Today's article that caught my eye was about how the tax cuts for the very wealthy have not been proven in over 65 years to do anything to spur our economy. Those cuts are just a bullshit way of making sure those in the upper 1% hold onto their cash while the gap widens for the 99% who have not. I bet that story disappears quickly. I tried to share it on Facebook and it did not take. Tried to reload it and the link was busted. But I am going to try and share it here. It was not written to inflame, almost dispassionate, but it did so just the same. In the same block of stories they presented a picture of some of the most wealthy people in America. ( Gates, Oprah, Buffett) A few of those people I admire. Why? Because they DO believe that the wealthy have a greater responsibility to the economy and that they should have fair taxes, we all should.
So..if there is NO substantial truth in that tax cuts for the wealthy help the rest of us..then why is it continued?
That 1 % Club makes sure that it does, with campaign contributions, and the 'Ol' "You scratch my back, and I will scratch yours" mentality that is firmly embedded in our government. Ever wonder just how many Wallstreet CEO's have their patting hands connected to members of Congress, The House of Representatives and Presidents? Way too many, some of them close Presidential advisers, especially during the Bush years, father and son, and I do not doubt that they are also standing behind Obama and whispering in his ear as well.
I used to believe that I was a Democrat who came from a Republican home. Now I have found that am not for either party. Neither of them in reality cares about the best interests of the American people. That only shows up when they want to be re-elected. I have never been a fan of liars.
K
Tax Cuts for the Rich Don't Spur Growth
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