I hear the libs constantly whining about income inequality. The thing is, I'm not sure where we are to go with that. Of course there is income inequality - some people are not that bright, some don't value education, others are just plain lazy. And I don't see how you fix that.
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Originally posted by Kristian Joensen View PostFew people are for total income equality, there need to be some incentives towards for example education as you mention or say taking on responsibilities associated with management roles.. The question is if the current levels of income inequality are too high or not.That's what
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Originally posted by Psychic Missile View PostSome ideas I've heard that seem reasonable are tying minimum wage to inflation, raise the top marginal tax rate, rewrite the tax code to reduce cheating, limit campaign spending, education reform in several areas, and end corporate subsidies.Last edited by seer; 10-20-2014, 09:27 AM.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
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Originally posted by seer View PostWell first, raising the minimum wage only adds to inflation. If the butcher, baker, candle stick maker have to pay their workers more the majority of that will be passed on to me the customer their by deceasing my buying power and hurting my ability to provide for my family.
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Here is an interesting Politifact check on CEO salaries:
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/s...-more-workers/
I think we can all agree that the CEO and top brass usually makes far too much money, and that is both conservative and liberal leaning businesses.That's what
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Originally posted by Psychic Missile View PostSome ideas I've heard that seem reasonable are tying minimum wage to inflation, raise the top marginal tax rate, rewrite the tax code to reduce cheating, limit campaign spending, education reform in several areas, and end corporate subsidies.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...AMdW_blog.html
Study finds companies with Republican-leaning leaders pay more in taxes
By Jena McGregor
Take a guess: Who do you think pays more in corporate taxes, companies with CEOs who favor the Republican party, or those with CEOs who tend toward the Democrats?
If you guessed the latter, you’re wrong, according to a paper that will be presented Aug. 7 at the annual meeting of the American Accounting Association in Washington, D.C. The study, which was led by researchers at the University of Arizona, finds that companies helmed by executives who lean Republican each pay an average of $12 million more in annual taxes than companies headed by Democratic-leaning managers. With a mean pretax income of $541 million for companies in the sample, the difference results in an extra 2.22 percent in taxes paid.That's what
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Without a clear-cut definition of sin, morality becomes a mere argument over the best way to train animals
- Manya the Holy Szin (The Quintara Marathon)
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Originally posted by Psychic Missile View PostI think if a business can't afford to pay workers more than a pittance, then maybe it isn't a good business.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostUnless you are a pirate and shanghai'd your crew into working as moderators on tweb for no pay at all.
Now get back to work!!!
One of the most basic fundamentals is that there are "entry level jobs", where you gain experience and skills, but they are NOT careers.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Psychic Missile View PostI find your reaction childish. If you take issue with what I said, I ask that you explain why.
Well first, raising the minimum wage only adds to inflation. If the butcher, baker, candle stick maker have to pay their workers more the majority of that will be passed on to me the customer there by deceasing my buying power and hurting my ability to provide for my family.
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