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Their Constitution rules them
When people use the words "corporatocracy" and "crony capitalism" are they?
talking about the same thing while talking past each other?
2 AnswersPolitics8 years agoWhy do some people think Conservatives are class warriors for the elite?
I personally have never heard a conservative argue in favor of any elite group over any other group. So I don't know where this idea comes from. Is it because they argue in favor of fair and equitable taxation and not fall for that class warfare of taxing the rich?
4 AnswersPolitics8 years agoWhat are the political implications of the Zimmerman trial?
Why are so many people posing questions about this trial on the politics board?
It seems to me this is more a legal issue than a political one.
2 AnswersPolitics8 years agoSo why didn't house Democrats want to vote to increase taxes on the 1%, the so called plan B?
Isn't that better than raising taxes on everyone?
13 AnswersPolitics8 years agoDidn't Americans vote for keeping the government in this lock horned battle over taxes and spending?
It seems to me that's what voters wanted.
No compromise
No bi-partisanship
No clear choice between the two parties.
Or... is there another explanation for them keeping the status quo?
2 AnswersPolitics8 years agoShould other peoples beliefs be forced on you?
3 AnswersPolitics8 years agoIf the government keeps borrowing almost 6 out of every 10 dollars it spends...?
What will the last year of President Obama's presidency be like for the economy?
And what will be his legacy?
5 AnswersPolitics8 years agoCan some of you please ask some questions other than on guns?
There are other subjects on politics that are more important and relevant.
Like this historic event: Republicans seem to be willing to raise taxes on people (millionaires) while they control the House of Representatives. That hasn't happened in any recent decade. That would seem to be a victory for President Obama.
7 AnswersPolitics8 years agoDoes your consent matter?
"We hold these truths to be self-evident,... governments are
instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent
of the governed..."
When did you consent to the "government" that uses it's force upon you?
11 AnswersPolitics8 years agoIf you had the chance to vote with your tax money?
If your tax form had a list of every program the Federal government spent money on and you could check a box yes or no to fund the program with your taxes, what do you think the result would be?
14 AnswersPolitics8 years agoShould a person have to pay their tax money toward something they find morally wrong?
Like for instance a war of aggression. Or Abortion?
14 AnswersPolitics8 years agoWhy is the word "people" capitalized in the Constitution, as in "We the People"?
There are rules of capitalization in english grammar. What do you think the significance of it is considering the founders were well educated business people who were educated in both law and english grammar?
Hint: You might look up the word "capitonym".
4 AnswersPolitics9 years agoWhy do some people mistakenly think the Constitution or the Bill of Rights gives them their rights?
The Constitution is a document that tells the government what duties the government is to perform for the people. The Bill of Rights tells the government that they are not to violate the listed or the unlisted rights that the people are born with.
Why do you think some people do not understand that their rights do not originate from the government?
16 AnswersPolitics10 years agoIs it good and just to use government to force people to be compassionate?
I do believe it is good to use the force of government to protect peoples lives from others and protect their rights but should the government be used to force the people to give away their property to others?
3 AnswersPolitics10 years agoIs Obama's mixed message on taxes causing part of the uncertanty for businesses who might hire people?
Back in 2009 he was certain that raising taxes on anyone would hurt business: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aufAtuTwKlE
Now as the economy weakens further his new jobs plan as proposed will raise taxes.
Is his ambiguity on taxes causing more uncertainty for employers?
7 AnswersPolitics10 years agoWar on poverty, war on drugs, war on terror... When will it be time for a war on debt?
At least in a war on debt we will know when we win... When there is no more debt.
16 AnswersPolitics10 years agoWill President Obama put country before his reelection or will he continue promote policies that hurt America?
...more heavy regulations on businesses hurting job creation and more spending causing greater national debt?
8 AnswersPolitics10 years ago