2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Marylanders-dont-like-martin-omalley-so-why-would-the-rest-of-america?? [View all]Samantha
(9,314 posts)Most of the extremely wealthy people I have come in contact with lean to the right. Example: when discussing education with a group of people all of whom were to the right (all in the same family), the subject of education came up. One of the younger men asked, "Why should I pay higher taxes to education other people's children? I don't have any children in public schools." Several people nodded their heads in agreement. I responded, "I don't have any children in public schools either, but I am more than willing to pay higher taxes to educate other people's children. Otherwise, one day when I am pretty old, I will wake up to find my world is run by morons." No one agreed with me. I also mentioned this Country would not be able to compete with other countries that did invest in education for its children. This didn't change anyone's mind either. To me, these people are simply self-oriented to the point they do not care about others. Many of them have a lot of money because they hoard it, not spend it.
I disagree that the Republicans are still a formidable force, except for the fact they will go to great lengths to win, whatever it takes. As far as truly attracting new voters, they are goners. Most of the policies discussed today are so out of touch it is unbelievable. They are trying to take us back to the 40s and 50s.
We do agree on one thing: I could not stand Ehrlich. Michael Steele either.
Sam