Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

last chance

(72 posts)
Fri May 8, 2020, 07:11 AM May 2020

The answer to why

A lot of people are asking how people can support a person like Trump. Why would you support a man who believes lying is right? Why would you support a man who considers the law to be whatever he wants it to be? Why would you support a man you would not trust to be alone with your teenage daughter? Why would you support a man who puts his own personal wants and gains above the welfare of this country? You could probably add enough to this list to fill a book. The answer to these questions is simple. Trump supporters have the same values as Trump. It is sad to say the morals and honor of 40 to 50 percent of the people in this country have sunk to such a level.

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
The answer to why (Original Post) last chance May 2020 OP
The scum of this country fully intends to take over total control.... magicarpet May 2020 #1
Proof positive Cartaphelius May 2020 #2
 

Cartaphelius

(868 posts)
2. Proof positive
Fri May 8, 2020, 10:07 AM
May 2020

that republicanism, i.e., winning-at-any-cost-ism, no matter who or how many
are disadvantaged, bankrupted, or die, to further your wealth and power. As this
"virus", republicanism, has infected our society, the very past practices that
defined our European roots, have finally overwhelmed america.

The initial of definition of america was the abandonment of legacy wealth and power.

Yet, what we have witnessed, is the complete opposite. Never has the wealthy shied
away from utilizing any means or method to maintain control. The development of rules,
regulations laws, policies are geared to insure the majority of americans pay for their
own demise while enriching the "virus" and its growth. The examples are many. The
easiest to understand is Social Security.

Here we have a system, ostensibly, that provides for a retirement for individuals that
for a variety of reasons, that pay into S.S. with a matching contribution from employers.

However, if a person, having paid into S.S., dies before they are eligible to receive benefits,
ALL of their contributions to the fund becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury.

On the other hand, if a person accumulates considerable wealth during their life, ALL of this
wealth is passed on to their family without taxes. Whereas as, originally, america was loath
to allow for the creation of legacy power, which created the nobility case that ruled the world
before the emergence of america.

You see? Those without the ability to impact laws to increasing their fortunes ensure
that those without this ability, live only to enhance the interests, wealth, and future of their
legacy of wealth and power.




Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Maine»The answer to why