i believe that we should not destroy the environment, taxes should be put on the people who can afford them, and america has become a nation of corporations (aka corporate america)
2006-09-06 07:55:54 · 30 answers · asked by da_d0dgers 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No everyone is not a republican.
The republicans are just louder and more noisey... us democrat and liberals are here... we are the ones making reason and giving facts.
2006-09-09 19:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not everyone on this site is a conservative, but it being a national site, and open to all it should not surprise any one that it will reflect the fact that this is an overwhelmingly Conservative country.
This would naturally bother someone like you who holds different values as your arguments point out all too clearly:
You imply that conservatives want to destroy the environment simply because we don't subscribe to the silly notions of environmentalists who would equate the life of a Caribou with the life of a human being. Conservatives make allowances for nature, we will not however hold her above the advancement of humanity in general and Americans in particular.
You then insist that only certain Americans should be burdened with paying taxes. This is a sentiment that goes against the American notion of allowing no one to get a free ride. Taxes should be shared by all. Conservatives at least would like to keep these taxes to a minimum. Sad that the democrats so often work to the contrary.
Lastly, you betray your liberal antagonism to capitalism itself with your attack on corporations. While you could have justly argued that corporations need to be tossed out of the halls of government (ending corporate subsidies and the like would make many a conservative very happy), you instead chose to attack freely assembled bodies of commerce that have helped create the greatest nation in the history of the planet.
p.s. When spelling America, remember to always capitalize the A!
2006-09-06 15:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by caesar x 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean am I a neo-con like George Bush, then the answer is no.George is way to far toward the center for me.
But that I am not a right wing kook either. Republican, yes. Neo-Con, no. Just believe that our country should be run like is supposed to be, under the Bill of Rights. Taxes should be every low for everyone. Our government should be made to be accountable for every tax dollar and explain where it went.
There is a simple math equation as to who should or should not be taxed more or less. Every product, every service, every single thing that we purchase is: tax included. So who pays the taxes. We all do. Taxing the rich means products go up in price. Common Sense? Every license fee, gallon of gas, every single cost to any business is figured into the price of their products.
Corporations do not pay taxes, and that is a true statement. Because we pay them for them, any questions?
2006-09-06 15:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll give you one out of four.
No, not everyone is a neocon. Or any other random arbitrary label you or anyone else wants to use. People are individuals.
Taxes should be paid by everyone. But absolutely minimal. We could easily reduce the federal budge by 80% through intelligent financial practices, and getting rid of things Congress shouldn't be doing in the first place. But why should one person pay 40,000 a year for their share, and other pay 2,000 for the same services? That's not fair, just because the first person makes more.
Of course it's a nation of corporations. That's an obvious result of two simple factors. First, we're a capitalist economy. As a result, we have companies owning property and conducting business. What alternative economic model do you suggest?
Second, corporations exist to provide liability protection for the shareholders, so they don't personally get sued if the business does something wrong. Whether we enact tort reforms or not, there will always be the potential for a company to be sued. And to encourage people to invest in business, so that the govt doesn't have to, we need to give the investors some protection. Hence corporations.
But I'll give you protection of the environment. There's no excuse for poisoning our atmosphere or our water supply.
2006-09-06 14:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
I don't normally answer questions that use the term "neocon" because it is meaningless in the context you use it in. Look it up.
Protection of the environment should be one of the functions of a government .
The current rate of taxation is exhorbitant because the government has exceeded its boundaries and mandates in the constitution. Scale back the government and then find a fair way to tax people, but everyone gets to pay a share. You can't penalize people because the have a higher income, that is redistribution of wealth, and very un-democratic philosophy.
Both political parties are owned lock, stock, and barrel by corporations and special interest groups. Neither party gets more money from corporations, they spread their money around thickly. Special interest groups also have a hold on politicians.
This is not a government of the people, its a government of the highest bidder.
2006-09-06 15:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No - we should not destroy the environment. WHO is FOR destroying it? No one I know.
We work hard and pay almost 50% of our income to the government (social security, taxes, etc). Why if we work hard, should we have to pay out more of our income than Joe the janitor? That is NOT fair. You should not be taxed higher the harder you work! That is Fair.
Corporations are the foundation of this country. Why are we a super power and one of the riches nations on earth? If it weren't for businesses - where would you work - or don't you want to? Just want to hug a tree all day? Hmmmm
2006-09-06 16:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. And no I'm not a neocon, or a communist.
And seriously, I have a sense of humor but you would think that the neocons on here could come up with something funnier and more clever then "libtard." good lord.
2006-09-06 15:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
America has been controlled by big business for a century or more, and has grown in power because of it. Even the poor here are rich...poor people can die of obesity, and can 1 recall a single instance of someone starving to death?
"The business of America is business."
2006-09-06 15:01:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jimmy P 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So people are not entitled to what they earn? Earning a living destroys the environment? You appear a bit confused. Likely confused regarding the label neocon also.
2006-09-06 14:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by Dane 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
corporations are good for the globe. they have the money and the means to change entire hemispheres, good or bad. oppressive taxes on the movers of society stagnates society. african countries just pasted legislation to unburden corporations and the wealthy of close to 10% off their tax rate, result; increased growth. the environment should be protected.
2006-09-06 14:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by blud34 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
2 questions in one
no to neocon I might be
think again if you think everyone pays taxes.
Most are refunded almost all or more than they paid in. See earned income credit.
Don't like he way America is going. get involved, vote to change it or Move your @ss elsewhere
2006-09-06 15:16:31 · answer #11 · answered by buzzy360comecme 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋