Today's right wing "Christian" would crucify Jesus for being a socialist and for him disparaging the selfish accumulation of wealth. Jesus was a lefty. No question.
It doesn't trickle up, it gushes! Method 1: You hire workers at $7.25/hr, cut their hours just enough so you don't have to pay medical benefits, transfer the difference between $7.25/hr and a minimum living wage to the taxpayer, then sell the fruits of your workers labor for a net of $15/hr. etc.
this type of stupid socialism gushes up... like a backed up sewer. had the left not been trying to create a wealthfare state they would have safety nets which phase out and do not penalize people for working. had the gov't not created obamacare and other disincentives to work... that guy making 7.25. would eventually have more skills and make more money or start his own business. Now socialism has screwed the taxpayers the workers and the businessman who would prefer a full time employee.
What bills has this republican House passed that would phase out benefits and not penalize people for working? I think it's a good idea that both sides would be for but was unaware that the house has done anything on this.
The idea that the welfare system can or should be cut because it makes it too comfortable for the small minority that abuse it is just plain ludicrous. The majority of folks on assistance actually do need the assistance. It's that simple. The best way to provide that assistance is through government. The best way to insure that everyone across this UNITED states is treated equally and don't have to grovel at the steps of churches, is to have the Federal govt do it. Just as the best way to protect the environment of the nation is through federal authority. Pollution and poverty know no boundaries. The knee jerk hatred of all things govt by the right is just plain stupid. The govt is us. And guess what? We are not perfect. That doesn't mean we kill ourselves.
that is why so many of us have learned to despise the establishment. idiots like fc think we should love the govt and just tax more because there are some people in need. its not a lose / lose when you cut govt. with a proper allocation of resources we could have a balanced budget a safety net and no personal income taxes. I am sure of it. Cut a little waste from every program. What would happen is the establishment would lose some of their donors. One of our major problems is these guys are other peoples crooks because of campaign bribery laws.
I don't know how it would work without income taxes, but I'd be for it if it did work. I'd even be for it if it didn't, that's the selfish side of me coming out.