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In reply to the discussion: This sums up the 'Trump GOP' perfectly. [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(50,854 posts)10. One thing deliberately forgotten by people saying gubmnt should be run like a business
They deliberately do not say that one of the main principles of business it that you make money by spending money.
A well run government spends taxpayer money to support taxpayers so they can be productive and earn greater prosperity and enjoy life more. Good government spends on:
* Education so people have skills and wisdom (understanding) to be really productive.
* Health care so that illness is prevented, alleviated quickly, and people can spend more time gaining prosperity.
* Environment so that people are not debilitated by pollution.
* Consumer protection so that people don't have their life savings taken by crooks.
* Productive infrastructure such as public transportation for efficient movement of goods and services and people.
When you invest in the well-being of the People of the USA, the country remains competitive and a great place to live.
Also:
Raise taxes and lower spending when the economy is good.
Lower taxes and raise spending when the economy is bad and needs stimulus.
Democrats know this, but Republicons are aways on about lowering taxes no matter what, so they therefore spend up huge deficits.
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What fun is life if you can't lash out indiscriminately when the mood strikes....
magicarpet
Aug 2018
#1
Yup. White fellow travelers of supremacism imagine a white heaven. Not just the robes. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2018
#9
I guess they believe in "heaven" as one location where everyone (who qualifies) goes.
forgotmylogin
Aug 2018
#29
Yes, and the rich forget how much they depend on infrastructure (schools, roads, police)
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2018
#6
Yup! Tell these assholes Social Security & Medicare are to be cut and they'll go berserk.
Texin
Aug 2018
#27
Keeping tRump & Republicon brands welded together. Very good. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2018
#4
Righties and GOP don't see any contradiction in zero sum, since resources, to them, are zero sum.
ancianita
Aug 2018
#7
One thing deliberately forgotten by people saying gubmnt should be run like a business
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2018
#10
True dat. My Morgan Stanley son-in-law agrees. There are 63 new billionaires under 40 today. I
ancianita
Aug 2018
#14