That trope was used against FDR's "New Deal"...yet Capitalism still thrives in our Democracy..and

Author: TyroneIrish (24484 Posts - Joined: Oct 8, 2020)

Posted at 4:43 pm on May 15, 2026

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you get Social Security checks...which I'm guessing you cash.

Again, a sizable contingent of the Super Wealthy Class see the wisdom of sharing their largesse with those in true need. Besides, their Enlightened Self-Interest produces a Safer...more Stable..and more Productive Society to live in...as opposed to one where the prevailing attitude of the very wealthy is..."Let Them Eat Cake"...

Replies to: “That trope was used against FDR's "New Deal"...yet Capitalism still thrives in our Democracy..and”

Remember when all the high tech world supported the Dems [LINK] - Curly1918 - 7:06am 5/14/26 (23) [View All]
- They thought the Dems would exempt them. They didn't understand that libs hate anyone successful - BaronVonZemo - 8:57pm 5/14/26
  - Once again, Baron fails to do his homework...the Romney campaign left out a few words from Obama's - TyroneIrish - 4:57am 5/15/26
- "Proud To Pay More"...click on the 'Signatures' list... [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 2:16pm 5/14/26
  - Do you voluntarily pay more tax? [NT] - MarkHarman - 8:06pm 5/14/26
    - No one does that...I vote for Representatives and Senators who want to amend our tax laws - TyroneIrish - 11:23pm 5/14/26
  - And they shall pay more and more and more... to make up for those who left. [NT] [LINK] - Curly1918 - 5:08pm 5/14/26
    - There are hundreds of Millionaires and Billionaires who signed onto "Proud To Pay More"...here [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 5:14pm 5/14/26
      - I have no problem with any level of taxation in California - Curly1918 - 9:54pm 5/14/26
        
        There are genuine needs, Curly, that philanthropy can’t be counted on to meet…as - TyroneIrish - 1:42am 5/15/26
        
        "To each according to his need" - Curly1918 - 12:16pm 5/15/26
        
        That trope was used against FDR's "New Deal"...yet Capitalism still thrives in our Democracy..and - TyroneIrish - 4:43pm 5/15/26
      - They are free to do so. But forcing others to do the same is not freedom. [NT] - Hensou - 5:35pm 5/14/26
        
        It's the right thing to do...clearly, too many refuse to concern themselves with the Greater Good of - TyroneIrish - 6:09pm 5/14/26
        
        You equate wealth with greed. Another lie. Ever hear of philanthropy? - Hensou - 6:45pm 5/14/26
        
        Here is another perspective on choosing 'Philanthropy' as a solution to social needs... [NT] [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 7:37pm 5/14/26
        
        Pure nonsense. Begone. [NT] - Hensou - 10:34pm 5/14/26
        
        Never any substantiated refutation from you, or any MAGAs on the OF...par for the course... [NT] - TyroneIrish - 11:25pm 5/14/26
        
        The smell of your horse crap offends everyone. It is not to be mistaken for cogent thought. [NT] - Hensou - 11:31pm 5/14/26
        
        Well that call of yours for ‘Civility’ didn’t last long…;-) - TyroneIrish - 6:58am 5/15/26
        
        Spare me the lecture. Use logic. - Hensou - 11:23am 5/15/26
        
        Your lack of Critical Thinking keeps coming back to bite you...is it logical to believe that only [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 5:34pm 5/15/26
        
        I certainly have heard of philanthropy, and have learned it's insufficient in meeting societal needs [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 7:31pm 5/14/26
        
        It’s BS crap. You must have conceded the other two [NT] - Hensou - 10:33pm 5/14/26

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