28 Aug 09
Originally posted by utherpendragonWe're not diminishing. We just call ourselves "progressives" now 😉
Americans who consider themselves conservatives now outnumber Americans who consider themselves liberal by almost two to one, according to a new poll by the Washington Post and ABC News.
In the poll of 1,001 adults conducted between July 15-18, respondents were asked: "Would you say your views on most political matters are liberal, moderate, or con ...[text shortened]... oof that the RHP liberal looney bin is not main stream american thought
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28 Aug 09
Originally posted by PinkFloydRight! "socialist"
Nooooo! Never the S word. We're "forward-thinkers". We want a level playing field for everyone, regardless of the circumstances that the "lottery of life" has placed them....😀
"Level playing field" I like that. Redistribute the wealth,right?
28 Aug 09
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Originally posted by utherpendragonIn general, everyone agrees with the basic idea of free competition - where people who produce more should make more money, and those who produce less should have to make do with less.
Right! "socialist"
"Level playing field" I like that. Redistribute the wealth,right?
The argument is how much we should do to
1 - assure that everyone has access to things like education, training, and whatever they need to maximize their ability to "produce" -- people shouldn't be poor just because they couldn't afford the education needed to develop their talents
2 - assure that everyone who's willing to work is able to attain a certain standard of living -- some level of food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, etc
unless the free market can supply all of these things without government intervention, both involve a "redistribution of wealth" or "socialism".
there's a broad agreement among the American people (and people in general) that these two goals are important - with much disagreement over what programs work best to meet these goals or how much money should spent on them. So to some extent, just about EVERYONE is a socialist favoring a redistribution of wealth.
28 Aug 09
Originally posted by MelanerpesGovernment intervention = the initiation of force and threats of force.
In general, everyone agrees with the basic idea of free competition - where people who produce more should make more money, and those who produce less should have to make do with less.
The argument is how much we should do to
1 - assure that everyone has access to things like education, training, and whatever they need to maximize their ability to " ...[text shortened]... o some extent, just about EVERYONE is a socialist favoring a redistribution of wealth.
So, no, just about EVERYONE is not a socialist.
