(September 21, 2009 at 7:18 pm)bozo Wrote: So Frodo, you see no need to tax the very wealthy more and no need to close the ever-widening gap 'tween rich and poor.Well that's a natural thing - I have no problem with the percentages game.
(September 21, 2009 at 7:18 pm)bozo Wrote: You also want to keep on spending billions on a weapon you hope never to useWell same with ALL of the military but consensus doesn't agree with me & I'm happy with that democracy.
(September 21, 2009 at 7:18 pm)bozo Wrote: ..and millions on an I.D. card system that is unpopular and unproven as a means to an end, whatever that is ( the goalposts keep moving on that ).Personally I WANT the ID system. I'd be happy with chips in our necks.
(September 21, 2009 at 7:18 pm)bozo Wrote: As to the need for slashing public services, there is none, save that in the capitalist system, in recession the poor must suffer and the wealthy must be protected.
IMO the recession is just hype. Over all we seem to need to cut services, and we have during the boom time too, & I'm questioning that. I don't think this is an opportunity to don your flat cap.