Why do Democrats want to punish the successful people by taxing them more?
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I see a lot of hateful answers (Democrats are poor.  Democrats have no lives.  Democrats are Communists.) and I see a lot of decent answers about the rich getting tax breaks while the middle and lower classes make up the difference.  One answer that stood out to me, though, was Mis Managed's.  Do some of us pay taxes for schools while we don't have children?  I can see how this argument can go both ways.  I have no kids, so why should I pay the school taxes?  On the other hand, I care about the future of our society, so I would like our children to be taken care of.  The rich in our society should understand that we all need to help each other.  I don't think that a CEO of an oil company that retires with millions of dollars for the rest of his life is "working hard" for your money.  The rich wish to get richer while the poor just wish to get by.
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The Democrats want the Poor to remain Poor.\n\nThe Republicans want everyone to have a chance to get ahead regardless of what class you belong to.
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This is a very good question. The Republicans ALWAYS  add more taxes to the poor working class people and give the rich a huge tax break. GO FIGURE
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well gee, then the poor would get even poorer, right?  \n\nI don't get why your question is directed at Republicans. \nI pay a shitload of taxes, and i'm lower middle class, as well as self employed which means i pay more taxes.
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The truth is that they believe it will eventually help everybody (trickle down economics).  If the rich pay less taxes, they have more money to better their businesses or make more businesses, thus creating more jobs.  Unfortunately it doesn't work because the rich "generally" are selfish and may make more jobs but refuse to pay a decent wage for any of them unless absolutely forced to (something most Republicans are loathe to do because then they lose the votes of the rich).
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i completely agree. democrats are very uneducated when it comes to whats right for our country. i personally dont want to pay taxes for people who could work for themselves. we shouldnt give welfare to people just sitting on their butts. welfare should be earned through a steady job... and pay. and how is it bush's fault for 9/11. he hadn't even been in office for a whole year. did you know that what happens in one presidents' term is a reflection of the president before him/her? because clinton was too lazy to do anything... we are in this predicament with the middle east. and it is important to be in iraq. sadaam was like hitler. he murdered 500000 of his own people. we needed to get him out of there before he massacred anymore people. we are helping the country recover. it took more than a year to build rome.. so being in iraq will take a little while. \n\nim embarrassed that democrats are in control of congress. and im also afraid of how downhill we are going to go with democrats leading us.
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yes the idea of my investments and stocks falling,  my taxes going up and unemployment getting worst and the Big Macs going up in price just thrills me to death\n\nBut this is the problem, people don't get it, it is not the people making 100,000 or 200,000,  the tax cuts for business made jobs for people, it has brought more tax revenues in that ever before in the history of the US.  The democrats will be raising taxes on the middle class to pay for its programs.\n\nThis is why they won, normal everyday people have merley believed lies and adds and did not actually research anything
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Being wealthy is not evil. \nI don't understand the jealousy liberals have toward wealthy people that makes them think anyone who has succeeded in life should have it taken away by the government so that it can be given to those who have not succeeded. \n Sure, if you make good decisions and work hard and have alot of money you should give to charities and help others as much as possible, but that's a personal decision. The government should not force you to do it .
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In order to get elected demos said they would raise taxes on the rich, trouble is, in their eyes that is everybody not on welfare.\n\nWhats a divine government?
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to exploit the abundant cheap labour, earn a lot of money, pay less taxes, in short, to abuse poor people and be richs.
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Probably a term that liberals invented to tax you more.
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That is the question of the day and I have finally realized what their game is,..... now hold on to your knickers; Why would fiscal conservatives, so opposed to spending, run up a historic debt and not even make excuses.....because they want to bring the country to the brink of bankruptcy, so they can destroy Social Security and every other social program in this country. Do not dismiss this out of hand, these people are cunning and ruthless, they have no conscience, and they have been trying to destroy these programs for 70 years. Secondly, they can blame the Democrats for the mess.
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Never heard of Democrats being educated.\nA high percentage of Democrats are on welfare.\n\nMany of our college teachers were old rich American-Hating Hippies from the 60's.\nThey finally decided they liked money, after all.\nAnd they went into teaching and journalism.\nThe others just inherited their family fortunes, got an education, and now are idle rich Democrats.
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First, let me editorialize my comments.\n\nI am not a wealthy person, financially. I was born and raised in Chicago, a heavily democratic city. I hate the Republican party, but, hate the Democratic party more. \n\nThat said and done, here's my response to your statement:\n\n1. Make laws to help people acheive their goals.\nThat's the republican idea. But, you cant make people make goals. Instead, this has to be taught. \n\n2. Create a stronger middle class. (Dont be afraid to tax the rich).\nThat's what democrats claim as their idea.\nProblem is, they want to tax everyone. They have what i call the "Poor people" tax: its called "Smog". Upper middle class to rich people are pretty much unaffected by smog penalties. They tend to (stereotypically) buy a new car every year. \nMy idea: Do as WE have to do: live within your means. I dont wish ANYONE'S taxes to be raised. Just because I am unaffected by it, doesn't make it ok. In fact, it then becomes a potentially illegal tax, as it discriminates against a certain group. \nI'm in favor of a 2-5% flat rate tax, on everyone. Until they want to raise it.\nThe fact is, there is much too much waste in governmental spending, and I should not have to pay for it. \n3. Seperate the church and state, without infringing on the Church's rights.\nInteresting. It seems as if the Church is being persecuted by the state. It seems the Church is persecuting the State. \nFact is, Just because someone is a christian, and runs for office, does not make a conflict. When their religion dictates what everyone else does, it becomes a problem.\n\n4. Always support your community at large and not just party affilliates. \nI so agree. I get tired of this "Bush' war, bring home the troops" nonsense, and the moral indignancy from the Republican party. \nI get tired of the Democrats degrading what the republicans have done, knowing full well, if it were their idea, they'd be praising their candidate. I get tired of the Republicans blaming the Democrats for what they do. Its nauseating. \n\n5. You owe lobbyists nothing... you owe your community everything.\nI totally agree. \nIdea for a new bill: Accepting ANY money from anyone is illegal for politicians, and public servants. \n\n6. Single, childless, young people and elderly have family and friends too.\nNot sure what this is about.\n\n7. What can we do to reduce our depenance on fossil fuels?\nIts what we apparently want. hybrid and electric cars dont seem to sell a lot.\n\nI'd like our leaders to know they are supposed to serve US, not their own interests. Easy-in, easier out. \n\nOh, and, yes, keep the troops in. No matter what party wins, we have to keep the fight going.\n\nAnd, leave my damn money alone. You make more than youre worth as it is.
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Either a failure or lazy.  Not much of a difference though.  Some people don't want to get educated, don't want to work over time, don't want to do anything to earn it.  When the Democrats make welfare so easy to come by, why should anyone work?  Theres no incentive
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Historically Democrats are for increasing the size of government, increasing the amount of freebies and benefits given to those that choose to be undereducated and underemployed, and increasing their own salaries and benefits.\n\nAs good ole Georgie has seen the government rise to its largest size ever, and the economy is tanking, no matter who gets elected taxes will have to be raised.\n\nEveryone get ready for the finger pointing that will occur while we are starving in our next big recession.  It's coming.\n\nAnd I do agree with you, I'm a moderate too, it's a shame the rest of the nation insists on Red or Blue.
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If indeed you are a banker as per your online title you should already know where your tax money goes.  Everyone seems to scream about taxes but do nothing about it by voting what I call Professional Politicians back into office evey time they vote.  There's where your almighty tax dollar goes.  If people would only forget their idiotic stick with the same party ideas and start voting for the individuals instead of a party our tax dollars would be spent more efficiently. Do some research before you vote on each individual and say to hell with the party lines and will get people in office who want to help "us" people instead of filling their own pockets on what you pay in taxes.