2013 State of the Union comments
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Republicans forget that when the Federal government taxes us less that local government increase taxes to make up for loss of government monies. -
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I dunno, kinda liked best county -- whittles us down to the size we should be by comparison to some other more awesome countries.
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when you believe everything someone tells you is true without questioning it or thinking about it for yourself then you will always be lead
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I worked for a company where a guy was a multi-millionaire. He had just built another MILLION dollar house in the same city and 2 weeks later, I was one of the few who got laid off because he claimed he couldn't afford to keep us on his payroll anymore. This is evidence of how some of the richest Americans don't care about their employees, just about themselves. They want you to be loyal to the company but they are NOT loyal to you
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the government should not be "investing"....it s/b the private sector.
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We could learn from Canada, Scandinavia and others when it comes to Universal Health Care - a nation needs to be well in order to prosper and even exist! -
We're great at some things, not so good at others. That's the way it goes.
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One question I have for all the people that think taxing the rich is the answer. How does taking more from them help your station in life?
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Ryan is not smart - if he was something he says might be true or accurate once in awhile
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The private sector is more interested in making big profits for it's CEOs not in being the most innovative necessarily.
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We're great at protecting the wealthy - not so good at elevating all citizens.
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If employers stop hiring they can then do all the work themselves - not likely
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Employers need workers or they go out of business real fast
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Jason, taxing the rich would get more money in the economy towards other much needed programs
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Making more from the rich is not the aim. Raising more revenue for paying down the debt makes more sense.
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George agree. America best. move if you don't like it here. lived in other countries in military and like our freedom -
the greatest source of job growth is from small and mid size businesses. Nothing the Obama proposes enhances this.
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I'd like to know if ANY politician in Washington has EVER tried to provide for their families on unemployment? $9/hr min. wage is a JOKE!! A modest 2 bedroom apt, just for rent would require ATLEAST $14-$15/hr.
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I TT lots of small business...none are interested in Obama, not many will be growing or looking to hire
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We need reforms, not more money. If the government can't function on 3+ trillion a year, it has problems...
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Jason, it isn't about taxing the rich, it's about letting their tax cuts expire. And then closing the loopholes that allow them to further shelter money. Billions can be found this way. And billions is a lot of money that can be used elsewhere. The idea isn't to "have rich people pay for everything and everyone", it's about understanding that if you have plenty, you can afford to help others.
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Walking Wakan"? You are concerned about the Sioux - tonite
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It's a novel, not true, right? Just the history part?
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Some wealthy do pay back their employees and don't mind being taxed more. They are true patriots. Just not enough of them, unfortunately.
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I agree with that approach Jaylah, but why is everyone arguing for MORE taxes...more income...instead of closing loopholes
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Another great point. I know an owner of a company who, if he hears about you trying to start your own company but not trying to take his business, he still FIRES YOU on the spot and refuses to give you your last paycheck. This is a perfect example of GREED and selfishness. This is AMERICA and there is enough business out there for everyone
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closing loopholes would be a good way to bring in revenue
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Jason, agreed. Closing loopholes and buying US made products is the way to go
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George, I bet my money that you are not an economist so you don't know that for sure
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Elaine. try living in Cuba 50 yrs ago or other countries that are not democracies then you would know about freedom
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What about the idea of going away from income tax? That has been floated in my state recently.
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A growing and prospering America is the way to raise tax revenue
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For what reason would ANY normal citizen who likes guns, need with a 30 round clip? THESE weapons should be left for the military and law enforcement. Right to bear arms is fine but not machine guns.
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If Republicans we
re SO SMART, the economy would have been perfect when BUSH was in office -
You will all be shocked when you die and realize you're not taking it with you. You'd rather give some money to local food bank than pay proper taxes. Flat tax rate and socialized medicine works in Europe and should already be here, except we choose to remain stupid and want to put ourselves over other human beings. Shameful!
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If you took all the people who where rich and stripped them of all their wealth it would not pay down the deficient or make a substantial dent. The problem lies with a run away government spending too much
