Did you know that other people are running for president?
I didn't. I thought it was just Trump and Biden.
SomeMichGuy · M
@SW-User A realistic House would better reflect the US, not only by sex & race, but by political party. Would we have a few Communists, white supremacists, etc., ? Probably. Would they bring down the country? They would be moderated by the other many voices, so, no.
Would that demonstrate to the world that we have a strong, healthy democracy? Yes. Most definitely.
Would that demonstrate to the world that we have a strong, healthy democracy? Yes. Most definitely.
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GerOttman · 70-79, M
@SomeMichGuy Taxation is theft is all anyone needs to understand. Still having fun playing along I see. You always this easily amused?
SomeMichGuy · M
@GerOttman
Oh, so now a new argument?
If you believe this, then you ought to go live elsewhere, because the power to tax is arguably the biggest power the US Congress has (and why the Tax Code gets so complicated, since most every policy gets expressed in it).
I do not mind paying a portion of my income to help the very needy, take care of injured soldiers, etc. I have been blessed and support the causes in which I take a special interest with charitable giving, too. While I don't think paying higher taxes is a virtue, I think taxes ARE stealing when they are misused.
For me, as for a conservative friend of mine in Alberta, it isn't the taxes, it is what are you getting in return...?
If a
• safer food & drug supply,
• safer air & other transportation,
• insurance of your bank accounts through the FDIC et al.,
• defense of your neighborhood, state & country,
• retirement & health care,
• better roads, etc.,
• attempts to smooth out the economy's roughest patches
• postal service, etc.,
• funding for research in vaccines, other drugs, new technologies, etc.,
• help with stabilizing food production & prices,
• loans to rural communities & other development,
• judicial recourse for government violation of your rights in the Bill of Rights, etc.,
• regulate trade with other countries,
• have valid money,
• issue passports,
• interact with foreign governments,
• have safe havens for US citizens overseas,
...
...then please make your case to your Congressman & start the process of repealing Amendment XVI & part of Art. I, Sec. 8.
What's your next dodge-and-conflate?
Taxation is theft is all anyone needs to understand.
Oh, so now a new argument?
If you believe this, then you ought to go live elsewhere, because the power to tax is arguably the biggest power the US Congress has (and why the Tax Code gets so complicated, since most every policy gets expressed in it).
I do not mind paying a portion of my income to help the very needy, take care of injured soldiers, etc. I have been blessed and support the causes in which I take a special interest with charitable giving, too. While I don't think paying higher taxes is a virtue, I think taxes ARE stealing when they are misused.
For me, as for a conservative friend of mine in Alberta, it isn't the taxes, it is what are you getting in return...?
If a
• safer food & drug supply,
• safer air & other transportation,
• insurance of your bank accounts through the FDIC et al.,
• defense of your neighborhood, state & country,
• retirement & health care,
• better roads, etc.,
• attempts to smooth out the economy's roughest patches
• postal service, etc.,
• funding for research in vaccines, other drugs, new technologies, etc.,
• help with stabilizing food production & prices,
• loans to rural communities & other development,
• judicial recourse for government violation of your rights in the Bill of Rights, etc.,
• regulate trade with other countries,
• have valid money,
• issue passports,
• interact with foreign governments,
• have safe havens for US citizens overseas,
...
...then please make your case to your Congressman & start the process of repealing Amendment XVI & part of Art. I, Sec. 8.
What's your next dodge-and-conflate?
GerOttman · 70-79, M
@SomeMichGuy I'm sorry, I didn't even try to read that. It's not a switch, it's the basic concept. Again, right over your head!
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
GerOttman · 70-79, M
@samueltyler2 too much wrong there to even get into... btw, I'm in NJ too!
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@GerOttman wrong where? Not with what I stated, I believe that is factual.
I have been in NJ since 1972. I have worked with almost every governor, of both parties. I found 2 republican governors that I enjoyed working with, one I despised, most of the time, democratic governors were more disappointing than the republicans.
I have been in NJ since 1972. I have worked with almost every governor, of both parties. I found 2 republican governors that I enjoyed working with, one I despised, most of the time, democratic governors were more disappointing than the republicans.
GerOttman · 70-79, M
@samueltyler2 "good for you"
SomeMichGuy · M
LeopoldBloom · M
@openwater Her running mate is Spike Cohen, who was Vermin Supreme’s running mate last time. The libertarians are a joke.
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
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LeopoldBloom · M
The other people aren’t serious candidates. They had a debate, but you could lay see it on live stream. So if you want to see it now, tough.
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
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morrgin · F
@waleskinder I have no idea. I take things too seriously sometimes. Sorry I deleted the previous.
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