It’s an odd psychology that makes people resist giving $1000/mo to hard-working citizens to buy what they need, yet be OK with billions/yr given as subsidies to industries already making huge profits destroying the planet so that a tiny group of people can buy whatever they want.

Oct 25, 2020 · 10:54 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
No, it's mostly conflicting interests. You need to tax the people that fund your path to power to provide for your constituents.
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Some call them sociopaths.
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It's not a sustainable model A small tax increase on tea led to the overthrow of your last tyranny What will be the tipping point next time?
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Is it psychological tho? Or a byproduct of a corrupt capitalistic system rewarding it’s donors — supported by a failure of checks and balances?
Replying to @marwilliamson @nick_brana
I was really excited when you got into politics. I thought, she will get it and be willing to stand up to corruption, no matter which party. Boy was I wrong.
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Fucking A
Replying to @marwilliamson @jonivy
It’s as old as Kong’s & peasants. And why America was suppose to be different. It’s called Greed!
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It can’t be given unless it’s taken first. Why do we assume that only government is capable of addressing poverty? There are myriad private charitable and religious groups who can serve that function as well as, and maybe even better than, government.
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I’ve grown weary in these times.
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Psychology! This isn’t about psychology! It’s about power and greed.
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