02-15-2019, 08:49 PM
Not just Washington-- jmo
Your local town/city council - state legislators etc.
No one wants to pay more tax BUT everyone wants better service. The two do not correlate.
They did a survey recently in Michigan about roads. "Would you consider a tax increase to pay for better roads."
Guess what- almost 90% voted NO!!
Meanwhile the roads in Michigan are atrocious and down right dangerous to drive on. Not just potholes- craters.
I also do not want to pay for more taxes but you have to be realistic. Taxes as a percent of income and adjusted for inflation have simply not kept up with
time.
People want good schools/good roads (infrastructure)/good healthcare/better immigration control etc etc - but want someone else to pay for it.
And the wealthy have sold us a bill of goods-- that less corporation tax--- less tax on the wealthy, will somehow get us to better school/roads etc.
Not going to happen...………..
Debt Clock will go on ticking upwards.
Debt ceiling comes up for renewal by Mr. T in March...……………
Folken
Your local town/city council - state legislators etc.
No one wants to pay more tax BUT everyone wants better service. The two do not correlate.
They did a survey recently in Michigan about roads. "Would you consider a tax increase to pay for better roads."
Guess what- almost 90% voted NO!!
Meanwhile the roads in Michigan are atrocious and down right dangerous to drive on. Not just potholes- craters.
I also do not want to pay for more taxes but you have to be realistic. Taxes as a percent of income and adjusted for inflation have simply not kept up with
time.
People want good schools/good roads (infrastructure)/good healthcare/better immigration control etc etc - but want someone else to pay for it.
And the wealthy have sold us a bill of goods-- that less corporation tax--- less tax on the wealthy, will somehow get us to better school/roads etc.
Not going to happen...………..
Debt Clock will go on ticking upwards.
Debt ceiling comes up for renewal by Mr. T in March...……………
Folken