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Originally Posted by Halx
Except that his policies make sense?
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"fair tax"?, "direct democracy"? No thank you....great ideas in mostly rural and white Alaska, and very popular among WASP males in red states.
You've spent time in the Bronx. With the current, but hobbled by Bush tax cuts, progressive tax and inheritance tax structure, the wealthiest ten percent still own more than 70 percent of total US assets. Do you think that the "fair tax" would distribute to the bottom 50 percent of the US population, more of the 2-1/2 percent of the total US wealth that they manage to own?
Do you think that "direct democracy" would strengthen minority representation in our government? Why do you think so many white. affluent, conservatives back "fair tax" and "direct democracy"? They are confident that they will have more money and more political power, as a result.
I'm not saying that Gravel is fronting for WASP males. I think that he is sincere and is direct and has integrity. I think that his policies are misguided, though. The poor and under represented do not need more policies that would make them poorer and less represented....IMO.