06-25-2015, 07:05 PM
Quote:Did I hear that the TPP has passed the Senate or something like that?
The law that allows the Prez to negotiate trade deals passed the senate, not TPP.
Quote:Did I hear that the TPP has passed the Senate or something like that?
Quote:I have 1000 Atari 2600s laying around, so I guess I should be able to begin making some good money in the video game industry.
There's your supply side economics. I find it fascinating when a conservative talks about economics when it's clear they ignore the basic fundamentals of economics.
Demand drives the economy. Go read an econ book.
Your lack of faith in representative democracy and our government is typical. So then what would be the alternative? Have the corporations and wealthy run the country?
I'll pass on that governmental model.
Quote:I find it very interesting that you don't even know that you just proved my point and don't even realize it. lol.
I have no problem with representative democracy. I simply pointed out that just because you support representative democracy doesn't mean that you have to rubber stamp any idiotic idea that 250 people sign off on.
We're all still waiting on the link to show that the progressive income tax system is the main driver of the economy.
Quote:Wow, I feel bad for you...
I'll keep this short, cuz I'm worried about how well you comprehend long paragraphs...
Demand drives the economy.
No need for a link. It's in any econ text book. Pick one up.
Quote:And exactly how does a progressive income tax increase demand?
Quote:Wow, I feel bad for you...
I'll keep this short, cuz I'm worried about how well you comprehend long paragraphs...
Demand drives the economy.
No need for a link. It's in any econ text book. Pick one up.
Quote:And exactly how does a progressive income tax increase demand?Exactly, poor jj has no idea what conversations are going on.
Quote:Supply also drives demand in many instances, that's what comes from invention vs innovation. For instance, there was no demand for Smartphones in 1990 because they didn't exist. Once they were developed (supply from invention) then people decided they wanted them (demand). Now the smartphone market is diversified by innovation where demand now drives supply. It's not as simple as either one exclusively drives the other.
Quote:Wll, the theory goes that those making a higher amount are gaining access to and using more of the resources of the nation/state. It's a pretty common tax theory. Whether you believe that or not, it seemed to work out pretty well.
Also, to Eric... The amount of taxes really doesn't matter, does it? It's the theory of whether or not to tax.
Are you trying to purposely leave out the main point of my post? Taxation with representation. So I clearly have stated that it's a democratic (or at least on paper it is) process to determine taxation levels and what is and is not taxed. Something that has been codified in our Constitution.
Of course, now a days, taxation loopholes are provided to the upper half.
I have no problem with the legislative process. Not sure where you got that whole thing from. To me, it's clear that supply side economics is a joke. Demand drives the economy, not supply.
You may not like a progressive tax, but it keeps the economy going.
Also, the fairness discussion was based on drug testing poor welfare reciepients.
In terms of taxes, I think a different discussion occurs. Obviously nobody likes taxes. A progressive tax system, may not necessarily be "Fair" to the rich. A flat tax would not be "fair" to the poor.
But the point is that taxes are necessary. Unless you can prove to me that we can maintain this nation without them. Let me know if that's possible.
Quote:Exactly, poor jj has no idea what conversations are going on.
I never said taxes of any kind drive the economy or increase demand.
He's lost in multiple different discussions and is putting two separate discussions into a Frankenstein monster of nonsensical rhetoric.
Again, I said demand drives the economy, not supply.
The discussion of taxes is a different topic we were also discussing
Quote:You do realize that you are "already wealthy", right? Globally you're a 1%er and the deck is stacked in your favor.Well I am fine sure but I was not talking about me and you knew that.