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Dont get me wrong, if you support big government, socialist liberals, hes your man.
Speaking on behalf of everyone else, no thank you.
originally posted by: elliotmtl
I'm perfectly happy for the government to be getting more of my money as long as it can be reasonably verified that my money is going to help less "fortunate" people than I. I'd rather pay 40 % taxes and know that most of it was feeding, clothing and sheltering people who need it, than pay 5% taxes and know that most of it was going to the military.
originally posted by: hangedman13
a reply to: Gryphon66
I think what the op was getting at is that Sanders does the caucus thing with the Dems. He might not have a big D next to his name on a ballot but he does go and pow-wow with the folks who do. Guilt by association.
For some odd reason, hes now getting a lot of positive attention (especially on ATS) but I'm not sure why.
Sanders is a typical socialist who wants the government to confiscate more of my hard earned money so it can be redistributed in the form of illegitimate social programs like Obamacare.
He's flip-flopped on the 2nd Amendment mainly because the constituents in his home state are pro-2A, its the only way he could get their support to ensure a win.
Dont get me wrong, if you support big government, socialist liberals, hes your man.
originally posted by: Reallyfolks
originally posted by: elliotmtl
I'm perfectly happy for the government to be getting more of my money as long as it can be reasonably verified that my money is going to help less "fortunate" people than I. I'd rather pay 40 % taxes and know that most of it was feeding, clothing and sheltering people who need it, than pay 5% taxes and know that most of it was going to the military.
Here's the cold hard truth that people to need to understand. The needy and poor do not fund campaigns, they do not fund the lobbyist that bribe or make campaign contributions for votes. They cannot set up high paying post political careers. They do not have access to inside information that benefit politicians etc. You could tax at 100% and I guarantee you there will still be poor, hungry and needy.
While that view maybe nice it is also very naive. The increased money would help those who help politicians, etc. A bone or two would be thrown to the needy for appearances but nothing solved. May want to rethink that taking an honest reality based look at how the system runs.
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
a reply to: gladtobehere
Any politician that promotes change is not to be trusted.
Trump, Clinton, Sanders, Paul, Bush...It's the same old story. They want a change alright-a change that benefits them.