Is anyone in either party serious about achieving economic justice in this country?

Question

I would like to hear your views about this.
And by economic justice I mean the growing gap between rich and poor, the lack of economic security for working class Americans, the unclear economic future for the majority of Americans who don't go to college, and erosion of public services like health care, senior care, education, housing, and transportation that used to provide a safety net for the working class who are, let's not forget, the overwhelming majority of us.

Who has promised to do anything specific about ANY of this?

I agree, skilz. With the exception of Kucinich, they are either tiptoeing around the issue (like Edwards and Obama), or they don't think there is a problem.

I don't knock Ron Paul but I don't think economic injustice is on his radar screen.

Answer 1

The dirty secret about American politics is that it is a one party state. The differences are only cosmetic.

Answer 2

If by economic justice, you mean the natural and just distribution of wealth that occurs in a pure free market, Ron Paul is your best bet.

However, if you mean "economic justice" in the sense of stealing from some people to give to others, the rest of the candidates support that (however, they do differ on who to give the stolen money to).

Answer 3

Yes, I think on the (D) side you have Dennis Kucinich and possibly Obama and on the (R) side you have Ron Paul.

EDIT: Ron Paul is very much for ending NAFTA and bringing manufacturing back to the states.
That's a start!
Better than what we have had in the last 20 years!

Answer 4

It appears that no one is. If it wasn't for the fact that it may lessen their own economical power, or lose them votes for being a socialist, they would get JFK'ed.
there are a few, such as Obama and Ron Paul who lean that direction, but they are treading very carefully, probably too carefully to make any kind of real dent in the matter.

Answer 5

It is very definitely arguable as to whether "economic justice", in your definition, is a good thing. In our capitalist society, people get what they earn, and are free to look for the best opportunities to earn more. Executives of big companies are paid well because they produce much; Michael Eisner, formerly of Disney, is a classic example: he increased the value of the company by tens of billions of dollars, and was correspondingly well paid as a result.

Answer 6

Economic justice would be a flat tax system with no deductions or a national sales tax. It would be no more gvt subsidies of any kind. Economic justice is for people to take the neccesary steps and choices in their lives to prepare themselves for their futures without relying on any gvt to support them.

You sound like you want the gvt and the socalled rich to take care of anyone that doesnt take responsibility for their own lives. There are still plenty of opportunities in this country to live a very very comfortable life, but it takes personal responsibility and smart choices. Finish your education, dont get into trouble with the law, dont make a bunch of babies you cant afford and dont get into debt. If we all lived our lives without thinking there is a gvt program out there to bail us out it would be better for this country's economic future.

My family is full of people that did not grow up with a lot of money, parents that went to college or had money to pay their way thru college, or any sort of safety nests, but because they made smart decisions with education and with debt they have managed to all support themselves and their families without relying on the gvt. I am sick of people complaining about the economy. It is healthier and stronger then it has been in the past but americans now want more and more so they are drowning themselves in debt then blaming the economy for their money issues.

If you are born into poverty in america you are better off then the majority of the people on this planet, so no complaining. Make smart choices. We have sooooo many opportunities here that people have literally died to try to participate in. There will always be someone better off then you and someone worse off but if you live in the US you are better off then the majority of this world.

Answer 7

Since when is "economic justice" even a term? There is no such guarantee made anywhere, that anyone will be monetary equality..

Answer 8

It is all about power. Once they get into office we no longer exist until it gets close to re election.
They are only serious about themselves and making a Big name for themselves.