ExiledInIllinois

Uh... Because they are reaping the rewards of a safe, modern society. Don't get me wrong. I worked swing shift for 30 years, damaged my body, etc... It's now a luxury I have a Federal job. I don't really disagree with you. But, it's called being grateful too. Their is luxury and then there is opulant. All varying levels. We all give back in ways. Yet... In the end, it really boils down to it's easier. Less people who are pissed off an are apt to get violent because they can't provide basic need. It's a more stable society.

Because there is more disposable income and wealth. Takes a bigger % income at the lower economic rungs to sustain life. Basic life sustaining food and shelter is pretty much equal. The rest is luxury. Easier to fund with excess, luxuries. Do they ever come back to the states with his/her income... Use services, infrastructure?

Yeah. Gaming the system.

Baloney... Drivers are drivers.

Yeah. But is the labor killing the rich? I mean physically killing them. Now... Let's not confuse "build" with "pay for." Pay for, as in pay for the benefits of society. I do too. But I am closer to her policies.?. A lot closer... But she's still cray cray even by my standards. ?

A lot. That 1% has over half the world's wealth. Yes, they should be paying more... A lot more.

Fine. It's called having your mind made up, living in a bubble. I do pass judgement, it's hard to take when I force people to look inward. Nice one Rich!

This is false in a modern world. Labor still needs to produce the comforts of a safe, modern society. That $$$ is not disappearing. We are a consumer society.

I do now! Our crew is 13 people. 10 are Trump supporters. Remember, I am blue collar, work swing shift = Deplorable Central.

I pay federal taxes the same as you do. I work for a living... I am hourly. No need to be jealous. You can work construction for the Army... We might be building the Wall together. Actually, we have a job opening for a mechanic now. You should apply.

Trump is holding his breath and stomping his feet. Last time I looked, Congress, the legislature controlled the purse strings, not the executive branch.

And you are going to get blood out of turnip? How exactly are you going to fund a safe, modern society when the low rungs of the socio-economic ladder has a broken back. When it comes to the all-mighty $$$, there is no equality. The $$$ discriminates both ways. Better to piss off the few, harder to fight back with violence. Unless you want to pay more for a gallon of milk, then we can talk. Really? Rich in Ohio... Oh, I mean that 3rdnlng wanna be? He calls Trump stupid? LoL...

I just won the SuperBowl! I am going to Camp Gungy... Where every day is Gugny's birthday and everybody gets enrolled in pottery class! Happy B-Day Gug!!! You deserve a special day, every day!

Why the personal attack? I work for a living? What do you do Rich? Work for the GOP? Oh... It's about paying taxes. Yet, I will answer your question: $.01

Yes. Adam Smith favored progressive taxes. Who the hell else is going to pay (for a safe modern society) and still live comfortably?

Oh cry me a river... Over drama, emotionalize like some Jack Boot gov't thug is taking your life away. I am by far not the first and won't be the last: https://www.adamsmith.org/the-wealth-of-nations/

Clinton Bad!© NEWSFLASH Sparky: Hillary lost. Move on. It's Trump's baby now & no Deplorable Snowflake strawman can help.

I work 40 hours a week. Have 27 years in. Starting out = 4 hours every two weeks. After 3 years = 6 hours every two weeks. After 15 = 8 hours every two weeks... BUT one can't carry over into next year more than 240 hours (6 weeks leave) into next leave year... UNLESS you deploy overseas or are golden tier, parachuted exec, etc... Agency rules... I am hourly, NOT salary. Compensation fluctuates depending on shift differential, holidays, etc... My schedule is compressed into 3 12 hour days/week and one 8 hour every two weeks, that's 80 hours. That's use or lose leave I just take every two week. Make 8 hours, take 8 hours, leave 6 weeks on books. Pay is lower though... Have to kick in 40% for health premium... But time off is nice... Especially today with both spouses working. How else can you be independent, 500 miles away from the nearest relative and raise a family? I am grateful...

Peanuts knows peanuts... And it's twice that... Not the best, but I survived after 30 years without killing myself. It will do.

Like duh! Of course Rudy is pre-emptive: https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c400adbe4b041e98ffaa092/amp “Quite a performance, right?” Lemon said of Giuliani’s debate with Cuomo. “But make no mistake, there is a method to this madness. The president’s attorney, as he always does, laying out the groundwork there for what is to come. So stay tuned to that.” The only true reliable source to anything will be the final report. Like everybody here knows more? You either accept it or you don't.

Keep hope alive Brutha! Reinforcements are on the way to "Camp Gugny." Meanwhile, take a dip in the lake and brush up on the basket weaving. Hang in there! Pottery class @ Camp Gug ain't all bad... Okay, maybe just a little weird:

Hey... It's your Pal that is collaborating with the Rooskies. Nice to see you getting the proper responses nailed down...

29 million is peanuts.

26 is George Bailey? Thanks Frank Capra... That movie script has been written before. PPP sure is Pottersville...

Wow... Ain't this a quinky dink!!! https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pole smoking Pay special attention to definition #3: pole smoking Jeff's favorite thing to do in his spare time. Jeff better stop pole smoking before he hurtssomeone with his butter tooth. by The MadCow June 23, 2004