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Why is it that when people hoard things, they are a scourge on society and when they hoard money, they are job creators? In fact, arent the people that buy things the true job creators?
Both the 10 Commandments and the Seven Deadly Sins have no mention of being gay or having abortions. Greed, though, seems to be a biggie. Why do conservatives seem to get that backwards?
At what point did getting sick become a moral failing?
In what way are people who buy and sell paper making a more significant contribution to society than teachers, nurses, firefighters, police officers, mail carriers, artists, etc.?
When did the right to unlimited profit become greater than the general welfare of the people?
Why dont people realize that theres no such thing as a self made man? Even the most successful and ethical people can thank their parents, their teachers, their siblings, their employees, their customers, the government, their contractors, etc. Without them, they would be nothing. The unethical might want to work on their apologies.
Why is physical labor less important than sitting behind a desk?
Why should people who inherit their money not pay taxes and people who earn their money be taxed at the highest rate?
At what point did we start judging people based on the size of their checkbook rather than the size of the heart?
How has being a conservative helped you?
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/01/07/10-questions-to-ask-your-favorite-conservative/
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Delphinus
(11,808 posts)Have to save these and remember to use them at the appropriate time. Thanks!
liberal N proud
(60,300 posts)Shankapotomus
(4,840 posts)Aren't taxes just a byproduct of a monetary system?
And, Doesn't tax money eventually find its way back to private industry anyway?
duhneece
(4,105 posts)They encourage thinking & dialogue. Good one...great questions.
trof
(54,255 posts)-Ogden Nash
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Elizabeth Warren's remarks come to mind too....
Roads are subsidized by taxpayers and built by labor; how would you get to work without this?
grits!
RoccoR5955
(12,471 posts)I'll have to try them out.
TlalocW
(15,358 posts)You rave about the principles espoused by Ayn Rand in her books and also advertise yourself as a Christian. Can you name any of Jesus' or her stated views that the other one would agree with?
TlalocW