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In reply to the discussion: Why do we tolerate mega-wealth? [View all]unblock
(52,173 posts)31. greed + fig leaf = incredibly persuasive argument
this is what logic people forget when arguing against republicans.
how is it that we always have such logical arguments and sound science and their logic is so feeble and their facts are all wrong and so on and yet we seemingly can't convince anyone of anything?
because they've got greed on their side, and greed lowers the bar for logic. the nuttiest excuse for an argument suddenly sounds quite convincing if you profit from it.
so republicans don't need much of an argument if it sounds like their own personal tax cut is at issue. as far as most republicans are concerned, arguments against corporate welfare just don't make sense because they think any change there means their own personal taxes will go up.
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Social conditioning in regards to capitalism and the American identity.
go west young man
Mar 2014
#1
But we didnt' used to "allow" it. The tax rate was very high on the wealthy
mountain grammy
Mar 2014
#42
Because enough of us think we'll have that much wealth "someday" to carry it on
Recursion
Mar 2014
#3
News flash: actual politicians are as disappointing to third way activists as they are to liberal
Recursion
Mar 2014
#33
sorry I totally missed your point .. What has 3D printers got to do with anything? unless
srican69
Mar 2014
#45
The Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks Own And Control The Politicians That Own And Control Us
cantbeserious
Mar 2014
#32
And, the Bill Gates Foundation is trying to dismantle public education...
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Mar 2014
#49