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socialist_n_TN

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7. Of course it's bad (ultimately) for the capitalists too.........

Reply to TheKentuckian (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 18, 2012, 07:37 PM

Feb 2012

It always has been. But that doesn't matter. They're so invested in the system that they can't break out even if they want to. I've always said that the capitalists can't even save themselves. Because that's true. that's why it's up to us to save us ALL.

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It's the Wealth Gap, Stupid [View all] TBF Feb 2012 OP

Hey limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #1

Interesting stat and not surprising - TBF Feb 2012 #4

this is why i'm a big believer in taxing wealth...... socialist_n_TN Feb 2012 #2

Yup, and that was the biggest thing W did as president - lowered the tax on capital gains TBF Feb 2012 #3

yep. limpyhobbler Feb 2012 #5

It is the only way to ever climb out of this hole short of radical change. TheKentuckian Feb 2012 #6

Of course it's bad (ultimately) for the capitalists too......... socialist_n_TN Feb 2012 #7