Rich getting Richer........Poor suffering hunger?

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America’s wealthiest billionaires got $698 billion richer this year—and Trump’s tax policy could give them a new windfall​


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The idea that Republicans use food, health care, and housing as "political tools" is a viewpoint frequently expressed by Democratic politicians and progressive advocacy groups in the context of policy debates and budget negotiations. They argue that Republican proposals for spending cuts and policy changes to social safety net programs are designed for political leverage rather than the stated goal of improving the programs' efficiency or the lives of recipients.
  • Food Assistance (SNAP): Democrats have accused Republicans of "weaponizing hunger and starvation" by proposing significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) and supporting stricter work requirements. Critics argue that withholding SNAP benefits, especially during government shutdown debates, uses vulnerable populations as "political pawns".
  • Health Care (ACA and Medicaid): Republicans have consistently worked to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and have proposed substantial cuts to Medicaid. Opponents of these measures argue that they would cause millions of Americans to lose health insurance or face massive premium increases, forcing families to choose between coverage and other basic necessities. Republicans, in turn, argue their approach aims to lower costs and increase access to affordable, high-quality care without expanding federal debt.
  • Housing: House Democrats have condemned Republican plans that proposed billions in cuts to federal housing support and limits on rental assistance, arguing these would force millions into homelessness or unstable living situations. The Republican platform generally favors reducing the federal government's role in housing policy and promoting responsible homeownership.
 
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VikingMaster said:

America’s wealthiest billionaires got $698 billion richer this year—and Trump’s tax policy could give them a new windfall​


AI Overview

The idea that Republicans use food, health care, and housing as "political tools" is a viewpoint frequently expressed by Democratic politicians and progressive advocacy groups in the context of policy debates and budget negotiations. They argue that Republican proposals for spending cuts and policy changes to social safety net programs are designed for political leverage rather than the stated goal of improving the programs' efficiency or the lives of recipients.
  • Food Assistance (SNAP): Democrats have accused Republicans of "weaponizing hunger and starvation" by proposing significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) and supporting stricter work requirements. Critics argue that withholding SNAP benefits, especially during government shutdown debates, uses vulnerable populations as "political pawns".
  • Health Care (ACA and Medicaid): Republicans have consistently worked to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and have proposed substantial cuts to Medicaid. Opponents of these measures argue that they would cause millions of Americans to lose health insurance or face massive premium increases, forcing families to choose between coverage and other basic necessities. Republicans, in turn, argue their approach aims to lower costs and increase access to affordable, high-quality care without expanding federal debt.
  • Housing: House Democrats have condemned Republican plans that proposed billions in cuts to federal housing support and limits on rental assistance, arguing these would force millions into homelessness or unstable living situations. The Republican platform generally favors reducing the federal government's role in housing policy and promoting responsible homeownership.
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If democrats told the whole truth, and they don't, no taxes have ever been raised on the rich without republican support, and no tax cuts have been given to the wealthy without democrat support. Congress has tried to maintain fairness in taxation for the last 60 years, which is why Congress has raised and lowered taxes on all Americans as times change to meet changing demands and market necessities. JFK cut taxes on the rich by a huge amount because he saw the economy needed the cut and he was right.

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The United States Revenue Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88–272), also known as the Tax Reduction Act, was a tax cut act proposed by President John F. Kennedy, passed by the 88th United States Congress, and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The act became law on February 26, 1964.

Kennedy proposed the bill on the advice of Keynesian economist Walter Heller, who believed that temporary deficit spending would boost economic growth. The act was initially blocked by Democrats like Senator Harry F. Byrd, but Lyndon Johnson was able to guide it through Congress after the assassination of Kennedy in November 1963. The act cut federal income taxes by approximately twenty percent across the board, and the top federal income tax rate fell from 91 percent to 70 percent. The act also reduced the corporate tax from 52 percent to 48 percent and created a minimum standard deduction.

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mark francis said:
If democrats told the whole truth, and they don't, no taxes have ever been raised on the rich without republican support.....
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"While there has been some quibbling about the exact details of the Beach/Hodge findings, the overall thrust of their work remains unchallenged: Tax hikes hurt, and the huge 1993 tax hike hurt big time.
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If the Clinton administration wonders why American workers are still uneasy about the economy, they should tell the White House:"It's the tax hike, stupid!"
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mark francis said:
If democrats told the whole truth, and they don't, no taxes have ever been raised on the rich without republican support, and no tax cuts have been given to the wealthy without democrat support. Congress has tried to maintain fairness in taxation for the last 60 years, which is why Congress has raised and lowered taxes on all Americans as times change to meet changing demands and market necessities. JFK cut taxes on the rich by a huge amount because he saw the economy needed the cut and he was right.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The United States Revenue Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88–272), also known as the Tax Reduction Act, was a tax cut act proposed by President John F. Kennedy, passed by the 88th United States Congress, and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The act became law on February 26, 1964.

Kennedy proposed the bill on the advice of Keynesian economist Walter Heller, who believed that temporary deficit spending would boost economic growth. The act was initially blocked by Democrats like Senator Harry F. Byrd, but Lyndon Johnson was able to guide it through Congress after the assassination of Kennedy in November 1963. The act cut federal income taxes by approximately twenty percent across the board, and the top federal income tax rate fell from 91 percent to 70 percent. The act also reduced the corporate tax from 52 percent to 48 percent and created a minimum standard deduction.

Summary of provisions​

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The problem right now is that "compromise" between the parties is no longer available. The Far Right has been "in control" of the party for the last 17 years and even more so under Trump. With them, it is "my way or the highway" and Trump has gone out his way to make it happen and the Supreme Court has yet to stop him.

When this happens, there is only one way for this nation to go:

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VikingMaster said:
The problem right now is that "compromise" between the parties is no longer available. The Far Right has been "in control" of the party for the last 17 years and even more so under Trump. With them, it is "my way or the highway" and Trump has gone out his way to make it happen and the Supreme Court has yet to stop him.

When this happens, there is only one way for this nation to go:

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According to God, every way of a man is right in his own eyes, so we have millions of different people thinking they are right and everyone else is wrong. Of course conservatives in the republican party believe conservatism is right just like liberals in the democrat party believe liberalism is right.
 
mark francis said:
According to God, every way of a man is right in his own eyes, so we have millions of different people thinking they are right and everyone else is wrong. Of course conservatives in the republican party believe conservatism is right just like liberals in the democrat party believe liberalism is right.
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Yes, you are right BUT, the Far Right controls the party of the Republicans but the Far Left does not control the Democrats. Big difference!
 
Gabriel_Bell said:
That is factually wrong.
Do you actually think that Shitshizpants is saved?
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When did democrats ever raise taxes on the Pritzker family against republican opposition? Have democrats bragged about raising taxes on the following sued wealthy families against republican opposition? Bloombergs, Waltons, Clintons, Obamas, Gates, Heinz's, Kohls, Kerrys, Pelosis, Gores, Warners, Rockefellers, Kennedys, Huffingtons, Spitzers, Soros's, and hundreds more? No, democrats never publicly bragged about raising taxes on the rich because they have never done that to their friends and donors. Democrats lie when they claim Trump is the only one who wants to protect the rich from higher taxes.
 
Most of the mega rich in the US are far right Republicans, and prefer to remain in the shadows. This has always been the case.
 
Gabriel_Bell said:
Most of the mega rich in the US are far right Republicans, and prefer to remain in the shadows. This has always been the case.
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You claim that without proof but so what? Can you show where democrats ever raised taxes on the rich over republican objections? Have you got a date and legislative number we can reference?
 
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Ever time the Democrats have raise taxes or tried to do so, the Republicans have protested. Every Republican administration has increased the debt more than every Democratic administration.
 

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