Taxes and a Fair Economy

Over the last half-century, we have seen a very successful propaganda campaign. The right wing of the country (not just Republicans) has portrayed the government as a bad thing. They also convinced Americans that taxation is a form of theft. It is so bad, that it is now a de rigueur campaign plank that the candidate will cut taxes. This is independent of yes, political party.

So Democrats are also promising to expand the safety net. Fun fact, that takes money and unicorn farts will not work for long. I know we have tried this theory in the past, like the last forty years or so. Remember…

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Historian by training. Former day to day reporter. Sometimes a geek who enjoys a good miniatures game. You can find me at CounterSocial, Mastodon and rarely FB

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Nadin Brzezinski

Historian by training. Former day to day reporter. Sometimes a geek who enjoys a good miniatures game. You can find me at CounterSocial, Mastodon and rarely FB