Why the poor keep getting pushed down and how wrong we are about U.S. wealth profile (lobbyists, how much)

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by OhioRules

He is paying capital gains taxes.

She is paying income taxes.

Different taxes = different rates

They both pay income taxes.

[Mashed Potatoes]

Originally Posted by Iamme73

Well problem solved then. Those hungry and homeless Americans, screw em says TrapperJohn and TrapperJohn thinks the government should say the same thing to them.

conservatives hate poor people.

It sounds like you have an unhealthy obsession with "conservatives" given that you type that particular word in the overwhelming majority of your posts in numerous threads.

Have you had a mental health evaluation recently?

[Gtownoe]

Originally Posted by TheHurricaneKid

In the short term, corporations are making record profits.
Are you saying this wouldn't be happening in the long term?

I don't follow.



I was saying that its better for more consumers to have more spending power. The only way to do that is to ensure that the lower and middle classes have spending power.


More consumers with spending power means a greater flow of wealth. Money flowing is good for the economy.

[InformedConsent]

Originally Posted by mmmjv

Question, why are investments taxed at a lower rate than wages

Answer...

Society needs investors. The government incentivizes that. Municipal bonds, school bonds, etc., what do you think they're funding?

Likewise, corporations issue stock/bonds to raise capital for expansion opportunities.
How Corporations Raise Capital

What do you not get about that?

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by OhioRules

80% of the nation is not near the minimum wage. It's not even close.

Your post is nonsense.

Unless you think the minimum wage is 40 grand a year or something.

One-fourth of the jobs in this country pay $10/hr or less, and $10hr is close to minimum wage.

[InformedConsent]

Originally Posted by freemkt

How does a secretary amass investments?

Live below his/her means and invest the rest, just like everyone else who invests.

[Iamme73]

Originally Posted by Mashed Potatoes

It sounds like you have an unhealthy obsession with "conservatives" given that you type that particular word in the overwhelming majority of your posts in numerous threads.

Have you had a mental health evaluation recently?

Irrelevant

[Mashed Potatoes]

Originally Posted by Iamme73

Irrelevant

If you want people to take you seriously, not acting like a mental defect would be a good start, so it is completely relevant.

Your obsession is obvious. Get some help, or unplug for a bit.

[Retired Marine 1967]

Originally Posted by freemkt

One-fourth of the jobs in this country pay $10/hr or less, and $10hr is close to minimum wage.

which means 75% or 3/4s of the jobs pay better that (more than) $10/hr

[freemkt]

dea

Originally Posted by ringwise

Worthless business ideas don't get anyone to invest in them.

Worthwhile business ideas do.

Worthwhile business ideas do, when they come from people with track record of business success. Worthwhile business ideas don't, when they come from burger flippers. My cousin started a successful bartending school with his own money and my brother started a successful laundromat. Most small businesses are started without outside investors - many worthwhile small business never get outside funding until they are well-established.