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"We have now an entire generation with no purchasing power and one of the hardest markets ever in this country to start your own small business. "
I also like your focus on small business and entrepreneurship.
"US has highest tax rate for business owners" heard that before I'm sure
But big corps pay little or no tax, and some poor roofer or plumber who doesn't have the resources to cheat the system, ends up paying " highest tax rate in the world"
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
We need a buisness model that is less predatory on it's workers yet allows for the rebuilding of our industries,as taxes drove them to create overseas basing I wonder about emergency amnesty and legal interpretation.
Socialism ENTIRELY is not the answer, Capitalism has destroyed the country's economic strengths.
WHAT about a creative blend of the two.
OF COURSE that would only work AFTER the laws are adhered to and enforced.
originally posted by: SubTruth
a reply to: HighFive
"Until the federal reserve is gone and the dollar is not messed up nothing will change. People blame wages........It is inflation and the dollar being messed up. "
I agree there's not enough oversight over the FR, and constant debt cycle driving inflation.
But there are things that could get done in congress now to keep companies from moving to korea(TPP), reform to the over complicated tax system, maybe flat tax along with closing loopholes to keep profits in America. Lowering taxes for true small businesses,
originally posted by: KawRider9
Most folks are shocked when I tell them how much a 10 dollar per hour employee actually costs.
originally posted by: MystikMushroom
There simply are not enough high paying jobs out there for everyone, and not everyone is cut out to be an executive or engineer.
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
a reply to: agenda51
Laws are being circumvented RIGHT and left so ,obviously we do not.
originally posted by: asmall89
The biggest issue facing workers is too many cheifs and not enough indians. Too many laws, taxes and regulations (look at the money colorado made by removing regulations on marijuana). Finally corporations bending to the wishes of their shareholders while ignoring the needs of their workers.
We need a revolution, but preferably not a bolshevik, or french style revolution. One that gives us freedom in all aspects of life.