Storming the Capitol

[UnionStrong]

That’s simply not true. Warren Buffet is very clear about what he believes is wrong with American capitalism. He believes the rules are tilted toward the rich and powerful who make the rules.

That’s not a difficult conclusion to arrive at.

But it doesn’t keep him from playing the game ruthlessly.

Republicans, however, do seem to believe that they too can one day hob nob with the Trumps and Clintons. They can’t and won’t.

The democrats have more billionaires donating to them, why?

 

[bbsam]

So you're saying you don't gross 6 figures anymore for yourself?

Gross? Sure. But between fuel prices, inflation, and a company that believes contractors simply need to be more efficient and get more out of McDonalds level pay employees, the money isn’t even close to where you think it is.

 

[bbsam]

The democrats have more billionaires donating to them, why?

Because billionaires are smart. They donate to both sides because they can.

 

[UnionStrong]

Gross? Sure. But between fuel prices, inflation, and a company that believes contractors simply need to be more efficient and get more out of McDonalds level pay employees, the money isn’t even close to where you think it is.

I’m sure of that.

 

[bbsam]

I think you're mistaken. The wealth of the richest has increased while the wealth of the middle class has decreased.

What middle class?

 

[UnionStrong]

Because billionaires are smart. They donate to both sides because they can.

Because they want favors

 

[Ou812fu]

That’s simply not true. Warren Buffet is very clear about what he believes is wrong with American capitalism. He believes the rules are tilted toward the rich and powerful who make the rules.

That’s not a difficult conclusion to arrive at.

But it doesn’t keep him from playing the game ruthlessly.

Republicans, however, do seem to believe that they too can one day hob nob with the Trumps and Clintons. They can’t and won’t.

The Clintons grifted their money.. where have Hillary and bill been lately?

 

[bbsam]

The Clintons grifted their money.. where have Hillary and bill been lately?

Probably laying low and keeping their mouths shut…something the Donald might wanna look into doing.

 

[UnionStrong]

Probably laying low and keeping their mouths shut…something the Donald might wanna look into doing.

No, let him keep yapping. Maybe if the polls go low enough he’ll go away

 

[bbsam]

Because they want favors

Want and get usually in the realm of writing laws and regulations that benefit themselves.

Now whom do you think those laws and regulations don’t benefit? Or do you still believe in trickle down economics?

 

[bbsam]

No, let him keep yapping. Maybe if the polls go low enough he’ll go away

I find that hard to believe.

 

[vantexan]

That’s simply not true. Warren Buffet is very clear about what he believes is wrong with American capitalism. He believes the rules are tilted toward the rich and powerful who make the rules.

That’s not a difficult conclusion to arrive at.

But it doesn’t keep him from playing the game ruthlessly.

Republicans, however, do seem to believe that they too can one day hob nob with the Trumps and Clintons. They can’t and won’t.

Who cares if they do or don't? I'm a Republican and I could care less whether I'm rich or not. Of course the rules are tilted towards the rich and powerful. So? Making it extremely difficult for anyone to get rich so that everyone can share in the pie will take away the incentives necessary for business to be created and expanded and jobs to be created. And then we'll all be miserable together. And Warren Buffett talks out of both sides of his mouth. People like him and Gates talk about giving most of their fortunes to charity then come to find out they're maneuvering to not only keep most of it but to increase it. He tells you how much he cares to keep the tax man off his back.

 

[vantexan]

Want and get usually in the realm of writing laws and regulations that benefit themselves.

Now whom do you think those laws and regulations don’t benefit? Or do you still believe in trickle down economics?

If they're creating good jobs and opportunities for others then let the tax laws benefit them.

 

[vantexan]

Gross? Sure. But between fuel prices, inflation, and a company that believes contractors simply need to be more efficient and get more out of McDonalds level pay employees, the money isn’t even close to where you think it is.

I'm talking about personal gross income before taxes, not all the business expenses that you write off your corporation. Let's say you gross personally $150k. You could reduce your taxable income by giving each of your drivers an extra $5k. Same discussion we had years ago. Let's say that leaves you with $100k gross. About the same as many UPS drivers. You could live very decently on that. But you won't do it. You didn't get into that work to give a third away to your employees. But you'll criticize the capitalist system because some rich guy is making a lot more than you.

 

[UnionStrong]

Want and get usually in the realm of writing laws and regulations that benefit themselves.

Now whom do you think those laws and regulations don’t benefit? Or do you still believe in trickle down economics?

It’s not a real economic theory

 

[UnionStrong]

I find that hard to believe.

He’s finished

 

[vantexan]

He’s finished

It's going to be a slow and agonizing political death though.

 

[UnionStrong]

It's going to be a slow and agonizing political death though.

I think so. Death throes that will damage others too.

 

[vantexan]

I think so. Death throes that will damage others too.

Will be interesting to see who the parties put up in '24. I think we're in for some serious economic pain soon. Especially at the pump.

 

[BrownFlush]

I think you're mistaken. The wealth of the richest has increased while the wealth of the middle class has decreased.

I think you missed my sarcasm.
Biden wrote checks for two years (print money, decrease value, increase inflation, the reason for decreased wealth )and now the lazy asses won't get off their asses and work.