07-20-2004, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
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another problem....
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I personally believe that a socialist democracy is the way to go......look at how good Sweden is doing for Petes sake. And as to the evolution of political systems or what not, I think socialism can either turn into communism, a totalitarian state, or an anarchial state, depending on how the public reacts.
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I live in a social democracy, so I can say it's not perfect. Taxes are heavy. Very heavy. 40%... Like I said, it has its ups and downs. But I would hate to see this country turns into a socialist one. |
Just 40% percent? Crap, that's not too far from what I pay. At least you get some benefits from it. All of mine go to the special interest poster people... |
The point is not how much they take out of your checks, the point is where the money goes and I too would be willing to sacrafice a few more dollars so long as I was guaranteed some benefits from it. For reference right now, I pay 33% in taxes. (*)(*)(*)(*) close to that 40% if you ask me. 1/3 as opposed to 1.2/3 |
The problem is that in a socialist system... you don't benefit from the money you pay if you have any merit. Only the lazy benefit. The ones with merit do all the work, and get paid the same as the ones who don't.
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