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5. this is the results of overconcentration of wealth and a supposedly democratic process.

Wed Jan 2, 2013, 12:08 PM

Jan 2013

the overconcentration of wealth means that the rich wield enormous influence over public policy.

the supposedly democratic process means that they still at least have to go through a visible, public process to get their way. so we see the ugliness. overconcentrations of wealth often lead to dictatorships where this sort of thing isn't even visible.

we're going to continue to get policies that heavily favor the ultra-rich unless and until we somehow reverse the overconcentration of wealth.

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Republicans are crushed because taxes will go up on people making over $450,000? Are they serious? [View all] No Compromise Jan 2013 OP

a sad commentary on where we're at, huh madokie Jan 2013 #1

"How can the debate in this country be reduced to such stupidity?" Voice for Peace Jan 2013 #2

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #3

What's wrong with the wealthy paying their fair share? Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2013 #6

and that is our fight madokie Jan 2013 #7

you cannot demand tax cuts, while buying all kinds of crap like wars, Homeland Security etc No Compromise Jan 2013 #15

Yes but Republicans are incapable of reducing the size of government, as has been proven repeatedly. denverbill Jan 2013 #17

they are spoiled little brats, we have to make them stop wasting all our money on candy No Compromise Jan 2013 #38

No they don't. Arkana Jan 2013 #26

If only we could use increased revenue to reduce the deficit or pay down the debt. Make7 Jan 2013 #41

"Many Republicans feel that the size of the government should be reduced as opposed to it ever Atticus Jan 2013 #42

It IS incredible Proud Liberal Dem Jan 2013 #4

this is the results of overconcentration of wealth and a supposedly democratic process. unblock Jan 2013 #5

Who pays for their reelection campaigns? yardwork Jan 2013 #8

. HeroBrand Jan 2013 #16

Exactly! President Obama accepted millions in support from the banking industry, Wall Street, yardwork Jan 2013 #25

He's Dead Yardie HangOnKids Jan 2013 #40

I figured. I just wanted to play with him for a little while. yardwork Jan 2013 #44

forgot the pic No Compromise Jan 2013 #9

anyone know what this picture is from and have the video by chance? No Compromise Jan 2013 #50

It's really amazing if you look at the amounts involved. The increase is 4.6% on income over 400K Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #10

totally absurd No Compromise Jan 2013 #49

Who makes that? Generally speaking it will be a few entrepeneurs and... RomneyLies Jan 2013 #11

I suspect that relatively few people make exactly around $450,000. Most of the 1% make far, far more yardwork Jan 2013 #28

You also have to realize RomneyLies Jan 2013 #33

Correct. That's long been a tax dodge for the privileged. yardwork Jan 2013 #36

it's a tactic Enrique Jan 2013 #12

This is their friends, their donors, their cronies, everybody but their voters! n/t splat Jan 2013 #13

Actually... dennis4868 Jan 2013 #14

Oh, well never mind then............... thelordofhell Jan 2013 #32

Oh yes they are. lonestarnot Jan 2013 #18

From what I've seen they are more angry that there were not any cuts to spending davidn3600 Jan 2013 #19

Guess they should have thought of that before lying us into two wars on a credit card and then lonestarnot Jan 2013 #20

Seriously. Not a word about the deficit under the Bushes. Not a word. yardwork Jan 2013 #29

we need to ask them why we are spending more on Afghanistan now, than Iraq at it's height in 2004? No Compromise Jan 2013 #35

How does this affect unearned income? duffyduff Jan 2013 #21

20% on capital gains now. lonestarnot Jan 2013 #22

Should be a whole lot more than that duffyduff Jan 2013 #23

And it had been 15%. JoePhilly Jan 2013 #31

We must worship and adore the jerb creatorz Arkana Jan 2013 #24

and even if we give them everything they want and do everything they say No Compromise Jan 2013 #39

How can the debate in this country be reduced to such stupidity? Flashmann Jan 2013 #27

are we stupid? OR is it the bystander effect? Everyone thinks someone else will do something No Compromise Jan 2013 #47

They were unwilling to pass a bill that started at 1M. JoePhilly Jan 2013 #30

Meanwhile, taxes will go up 2% for almost everyone and not a peep. n/t hughee99 Jan 2013 #34

got those perks for corporations the Republicans aren't complaining about either No Compromise Jan 2013 #37

Yes, they're very serious..do not doubt them for a moment. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #43

well then, why are we negotiating with lunatics No Compromise Jan 2013 #45

The demcocratic process began to unravel during the Reagan era and we are Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #46

K&R.. butterfly77 Jan 2013 #48

i bet Democrats, on average, make more than repugs samsingh Jan 2013 #51

Republicans are concerned that the "job creators" won't create jobs with higher taxes. AndyA Jan 2013 #52

I've heard a few rw'ers say OnionPatch Jan 2013 #53

LOL--of course, we have an economy based on the middle class buying stuff AndyA Jan 2013 #54