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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
I think the GOP should indeed shift strategies and realize that it's by reinforcing the strengths of a mixed economy that ensures stability.
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I agree. Our government plays favorites. I want government that gets out of the way and is neutral.
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You can talk all you want about taxation and economic growth, but the fact of the matter remains that stability arises with balanced policies that ensure stability among all income levels.
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Again, I agree. There is a "but", we see the problem from different perspectives.
For example when I started my business, I worked hard saved my money - I paid taxes on the money before saving it. I paid taxes on the interest the money earned. I started my business, putting everything I owned at risk. I paid taxes and fees to form my business. I paid taxes on equipment and supplies. I paid payroll taxes. I met all the regulatory requirements. The first year I made less than minimum wage, I got no help or guarantee of a livable wage from government. Employees made more money than I did from my business, I fired one for cause and she got unemployment and made more than I did! My unemployment tax rate went up although she did not qualify for unemployment. I paid for my own health insurance, no government help. I worked day and night. Fast forward a few years, and before I can reestablish my savings, between the federal government and the state of California they take about half of every dollar in profit i make. Then fast forward another few years and business gets bad due to the recession (a recession I argue made worse by government). I have reestablished my savings, but now I am losing money - and I have to go into my savings again. I am virtually back to zero.
I hope the future gets better, but think about it - I will be taxed 3 times on the savings if I can get back to where I was. I think I would have been better off not starting my business! Who wins if I had made that choice? Not the employees I had. Not the people who sold me supplies and equipment. Not the people who leased me office space. Not the government. Etc. Etc.
And people wonder why people like me feel over-taxed and abused. I say enough already.
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There is no silver bullet to fix the economy.
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I disagree here. Simply, government should stop interfering, stop playing favorites, stop the attempts to pick winners and losers. Simplify the system, even the playing field. If that happened you would see an explosion of innovation and economic growth.
If you can't tell, I am very bitter and I will work pretty hard for candidates who see things from my point of view. If Republicans do that, and it is perceived as a change, then change is good. People can call us names and mock us, etc, but one thing to note is that we are highly motivated.