In the 1960’s, President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed a War on Poverty. In the 1980’s the pillars of poverty alleviation were removed in favor of a “trickle-down economic theory” that govt policy advocating for corporate wealth would “lift all boats.”

Oct 15, 2019 · 4:57 AM UTC

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After 40 years the jury is in: Trickle down economics didn’t lift all boats, it left millions of people without even a life vest. No real income inequality in the 1970s; now, 1% of all Americans own more wealth than the bottom 90%. 93 million Americans in poverty or near poverty.
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We need to repeal the 2017 $2T tax cut (put back in the middle class one), stop corporate subsidies, negotiate lower drug prices w/ big pharma,stop military spending over what military says they need, tax 3% billionaire assets, 2% on over $500M. Then we have some cash on hand...
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...to 1)provide universal healthcare 2)free tuition at public colleges & universities 3)cancel all college loans 4)massive realignment of investment in the direction of children 5)reparations for slavery & justice for Native Americans 6)wage peace domestically & internationally.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
The Conservatives deceived us again.
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Welfare being the pillar of poverty alleviation? I don’t think so.
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It does lift all boats. Except the leaky ones (aka the 99%).
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You need a better and more honest Economics advisor.
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Even if you don't become elected President, Marianne, I pray the powers that be feel called to include you in some capacity in their administration. I'll sleep easier knowing someone like you was having a positive influence, unlike the current admin w/only devils on his shoulder.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Armed with this information, who is willing to repair the damage of this failed method, seriously?
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I just check with DeVos and she said all her boats are at sea level.
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I’m poor. I have a smartphone, a TV, a car, and food on my table. I’m what poor people 60 years ago called ‘rich’. Should I thank welfare or capitalism for creating all that wealth?
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Replying to @marwilliamson
And 50 years later, we have millions more in poverty 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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