@cletrans2col Most Democrats I know are willing to pay for what is spent. The Republicans seem to not want to. Sure we can look at the dems for increasing social programs for the most part, but they also are willing to pay more taxes. The Republicans, well let’s pick on Bush right now and then the Republicans at large, went to war and lowered taxes. Huh? Want to not give a big bill to your children and grandchildren, pay for what you spend. Both sides suck right now, because both sides are making stupid deals and saying stupid things. There are several wealthy democrats out there saying they should pay higher taxes, I don’t see any republicans doing that, maybe there are some?
Republicans want to cut spending to balance the budget, I like the idea of going over the spending with a fine tooth comb also, but they make me nervous, because too much of their talk is a fend for yourself atitude. I think we all have responsibities to not be dependent if we are able, but Americans make too many stupid financial decisions, so I presonally think they need to the government to force them to have some sort of money for the future (social security) and help those who cannot help themselves, and I can make a list. Then there are also things I don’t like fpr instance EIC, and people who do better financially living off the system and working the system, who are able to work, but until society pays everyone a decent wage who does their job well and with integrity, and that wage can afford a safe home and neighborhood, I don’t see it correcting. Integrity is lost, too many employers keep lots of money at the top, and don’t share it with the lower rungs. I don’t really want to tax the wealthy at a higher percent, I want things more level and just before that, at the time of earning the salary or profit.
Our country became incredibly prosperous during a time where unions were forcing wages higher. Our middle class grew, slending increased, or economy churned. I tend to be antiunion, but if a company cannot treat employees fairly they are asking for it, and the once the u ions are in, they are another mess to have to deal, being out for themselves as well, the survival of the union itself. Making the rich richer does not grow the economy from what I can tell. It is a third world recipe.