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Originally Posted by Brent-on-the-Run
How does socialism reward a strong work ethic? You work harder so the Man can take more of it? That makes no sense to me. People have a lot less incentive to work hard if they do not get to keep what they've worked for. It's human nature. That said, do you think the USA would be as great as it is if it's always stuck to socialistic policies?
I'm surprised you take this position on socialism as well, since nearly all of the people I have heard or read about from Canada do not believe the expediency of health care in particular is that great. In fact not at all. Is that false?
This country was founded on capitalism. It is as strong and as prosperous as it is because of capitalism. To change it is incomprehensible.
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You don't know what socialism is do you? Saying you see none of the fruits of your labor is absurd. You see all the fruits of your labor and then some. Socialism isn't health care and arguing that capitalism makes a country stronger is historically stupid (see Africa, Latin America, etc.) especially now when it's the socialist countries (Norway, Sweden, etc.) that are doing well as opposed to those great free market ones that are borrowing all their money and who think economic growth is people considering buying.
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Originally Posted by Brent-on-the-Run
I thought this was indisputable at this point? I haven't seen anyone disprove that. And for you folks who think it isn't fair that the wealthy get larger tax cuts, put yourself in their shoes. And don't tell me you'd be some saint who would gladly give your money to the government to spend how they choose. Everyone should be taxed the same. Why should you be penalized for being successful? Is that a crime? Let it be noted that I make $52,000 a year and I oppose higher taxes on ANYONE, even if I am to benefit because of it.
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No one really disputed it. However he's ignoring the larger picture when he says that and that alone. See: my above post.