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"Distributed" as in salt is distributed throughout the ocean. No, I don't think it is the role of government to count dollars and give them out. I do think a healthy society is one with a strong, healthy middle class and I support government policies that work toward that goal. When wealth is too concentrated in too few hands, that's the sign of an unhealthy society.
"Distributed" as in salt is distributed throughout the ocean. No, I don't think it is the role of government to count dollars and give them out. I do think a healthy society is one with a strong, healthy middle class and I support government policies that work toward that goal. When wealth is too concentrated in too few hands, that's the sign of an unhealthy society.
Work harder, smarter or do something different to sooth your envy of wealth.
A healthy society works best when government is involved the least.
Once a person has enough unearned money to eat, drink, drug or screw themselves to death why should they want any more. Maybe to mitigate their internal fears about their own worth.
Good questions.
We've poured millions and millions into our so-called disadvantaged urban and rural areas and still, nothing but people who continue to eat, drink, drugs or screw themselves to death.
The end result of 35 years of dismal conservative policies.
But look at all that wealth the 1 percent have. Surely they're going to use it to create jobs and wealth for the bottom 99 percent, right? It hasn't happened yet, but I'm betting 2015 will be the year that it will finally trickle down like a mighty golden shower.
"Distributed" as in salt is distributed throughout the ocean. No, I don't think it is the role of government to count dollars and give them out. I do think a healthy society is one with a strong, healthy middle class and I support government policies that work toward that goal. When wealth is too concentrated in too few hands, that's the sign of an unhealthy society.
I'd say a healthy society is one where people respect others' property and have the right to keep their own...also one free from institutionalized violence (which we call government). People should follow the golden rule.
Basically, I don't think it's anyone's right to decide who should do well or who shouldn't. The more tampering there is, the more unjustice there is. Let the market (voluntary trade between people) decide. Trying to figure out the right combination of laws to control people's money will never be fair, especially since you can't prevent corruption. That's how we got where we are now.
But look at all that wealth the 1 percent have. Surely they're going to use it to create jobs and wealth for the bottom 99 percent, right? It hasn't happened yet, but I'm betting 2015 will be the year that it will finally trickle down like a mighty golden shower.
Are you sure it has not trickled down? Over 90% of the public that want jobs have them. I think some of the wealth must have been allowed to trickle or there would not be as many jobs. Most of the bottom 99% have a lot of what in the past been considered luxuries. Hang outside of a local social service building and see how many people are on their iPhone's. See how many must of had enough money trickle down so they could buy tattoos, etc.
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