Comments on: mcgill’s soapbox

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:22:26 +0000

mcgill is right on the money. It makes me sick to see the way this country is run. The Congress criitters, with very,very few exceptions, have an exaggerated sense of self importance. They think ‘we the people’ aren’t smart enough to know what is right and what is not. The grass roots movement has started but it appears it’s being co-opted by Republicans. So we will go through a cycle of Repubs being voted in over Dems.

When it’s all said and done we will be right back to the same old stuff. The reality is Lobbyist are the reason laws get passed it has nothing to do with what is right for America.

By: mcgill

mcgill — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:16:08 +0000

The simple act of taxing people and then providing social programs is redistribution of wealth. Especially considering the top 50% wealthiest people pay 93% of all taxes. I view this as neither good nor bad. Just a fact.
We agree that a grassroots movement would be required to make any inroads to improving the government.
One positive, we can still have polite discussions on this topic. In some countries this would be risky.

By: Old Timer

Old Timer — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:33:34 +0000

I certainly would never view the prime function of governments as that of the redistribution of wealth. Even though the professed ideal of governments to to establish justice and protect its citizens, I can think of few exceptions where governments have not knowingly or unknowingly established regulations filtering more money to the wealthy and/or politically powerful than the “have nots”. But I guess that reflects a difference in our political philosophies and am willing to let it rest there.

I would agree that our two party system has become more polarized and uncompromising than at almost any time in my lifetime. I see no practical solution to that at the present time unless it begins at the grassroots level.

By: mcgill

mcgill — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:01:15 +0000

Unfortunately, the prime function of government is the redistribution of wealth (along with ponzi schemes such as Social Security). Our only hope is to elect honest people that will make a serious effort to keep it in check.
The two party system and the bickering that it generates serves only to distract voters from the actions of Congress. They are intent on creating more government control, if that’s possible. While we concern ourselves with party affiliations and political correctness, they continue to steamroll us with legislation that spends our tax dollars with abandon. No real concern for our opinions or wishes.

By: Old Timer

Old Timer — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:06:49 +0000

….. and the Republicans will continue to vote the Republican Party line no matter what the citizens want. Indeed, both parties have failed us.
And there will continue to be a wealth redistribution…. accelerating rapidly… with a wider gulf between the rich and poor.