Government subsidies, welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps and social security are all programs which are demonized by Republicans as the cause of our debt issues. The argument that people who have money earned and those on the "dole" simply need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and quit relying on the government to support themselves. While there are some who have taken advantage of our "system" most started in poverty and never got out. What Republicans won't address are the tax break the rich get that are really government handouts. The argument that the rich who own businesses create jobs is also connected to the old school "trickle down" theory which has been debunked by economist for decades. The bottom line is controlling our debt has two ingredients, the first is getting a handle on expenses and the other is increasing revenue. The revenue side can be increased by more economic activity and having the rich pay their fair share. While the Republican want to talk about the threats to America from socialism, we as a country already practice and support our programs that take care of the poor, elderly, sick, handicapped and our veterans. The next time you hear the "right" railing on our social safety programs, ask them what they are willing to give up to make the equation work that would lead to balanced budgets.
Government subsidies, welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps and social security are all programs which are demonized by Republicans as the cause of our debt issues. The argument that people who have money earned and those on the "dole" simply need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and quit relying on the government to support themselves. While there are some who have taken advantage of our "system" most started in poverty and never got out. What Republicans won't address are the tax break the rich get that are really government handouts. The argument that the rich who own businesses create jobs is also connected to the old school "trickle down" theory which has been debunked by economist for decades. The bottom line is controlling our debt has two ingredients, the first is getting a handle on expenses and the other is increasing revenue. The revenue side can be increased by more economic activity and having the rich pay their fair share. While the Republican want to talk about the threats to America from socialism, we as a country already practice and support our programs that take care of the poor, elderly, sick, handicapped and our veterans. The next time you hear the "right" railing on our social safety programs, ask them what they are willing to give up to make the equation work that would lead to balanced budgets.