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freshwest

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4. The problem is that some of them infringe on the rights to property, making a living and private.
Mon Apr 27, 2015, 12:14 AM
Apr 2015

Prime example the Hobby Lobby. Another one is Gates himself. Look up what his neighbors thought of his compound as it was being built. Other complaints are shown here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11247655

But you may not want to take that tack with the RWNJ. They will surely ascribe jealousy, sloth and a desire to steal as the root of your political philosophy. They have never seen a problem with any kind of profit, even if they say they are against the sex trade, etc.

You might explain what changes the accumulation of wealth in a few hands is doing to this country. They drive up the cost of housing and keep the wages down of others who it was not their right to oppress (see Bible). They don't pay their taxes (render unto Caesar) and have no allegiance to this country or its people.

That is the problem. Other than that, I'd say fine and dandy. But that's not what the reality is on the ground. Conservatives pick out verses in the Bible that support their views on the wealthy, since they believe in trickle down. It's more like take a leak on others.

They leave out those that show the responsibilty of the wealthy, that others helped them with their wealth, especially with subsidies and corporate tas breaks and waivers. Of course they can slip than under the rug of them being the job creators. They have, since Randian philosophy (See Koch) has come to dominate the right, worn blinders.

Because the purpose of these firms are no longer to provide jobs or see to real needs ina community they claim to be part of. Not, they will privatize and steal tax money in order to feather their own nest and say it's all glorious and makes for a smaller government. I cannot by definition, do such a thing. The tax payers still pay, but they have no way to regulate or stop fraud unless it's very noticeable.

Eventually, leaving the wealthy untaxed it leads to feudalism by treating them as aristocrats. In such systems, 'the shortage is divide amongst the peasants' and the rich get their without using any of the character traits your RWNJ may be expousing. Look at the rich and famous who break every law and are untouchable. Such as it was in the days of old.

They have supported policies that are dumbing down the majority by removing science, education and the essential service the Commons provide - networking. So that the choices of others are reduced by their having so much money. It is not a neutral situation.

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