03-30-2008, 11:53 PM | #51 |
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I suppose we all see what we want to see, don't we?
Obama is nothing like Reagan. Reagan believed in lower taxes and strong defense.
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03-31-2008, 12:47 AM | #52 |
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Study after study shows that raising capital gains taxes won't have any negative impact on the economy, so long as the rates don't go too high (studies have shown even 25% would have almost no impact).
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I would absolutely LOVE to see these studies. General economic consensus is that capital gains taxes are only beneficial to the extent of income redistribution, but are generally a drag on long-term growth. There may be outlying economists with their own agendas, but I would put about as much stock in their opinion as I do in those economists that argue tax cuts always increase tax revenues. It's convoluted theory at best.
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Agreed. Economics is NOT Cali's long suit, and if he adheres to those outliers, it's no wonder.
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I'd like to hear just what part of Ronald Reagan's foreign policies Obama thinks his ideas reflect.
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I would imagine being willing to speak with our enemies would be one instance he would cite. Of course, a major difference would be that Obama actually plans on preparing Iraqis for our withdrawal, whereas Reagan was more in line with the "cut and run" approach in Beirut.
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OK...so the last statement was overboard. But the point stands--everyone claims they can go in and eliminate government waste. It sounds nice, it's easy and painless, and they don't have to talk about taxes. I'm just not convinced there's all that much money just up for grabs.
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