Bernie Sanders On Social Security

The Vermont Independent is one of the last great New Deal-heralding statesmen we’ve got.

On The Merit Of Republican Economic Policies

And to further that, why do red states receive more federal handouts?

Congress On Making Sacrifices

“Er, um…job creators, economic freedom, no tyranny, cut taxes…next question?”

13 Great Quotes On Economic Inequality

A 2011 study by the CBO found that the top 1 percent of households gained about 275% after federal taxes and income transfers over a period between 1979 and 2007, compared to a gain of just under 40% for the 60 percent in the middle of America’s income distribution. Income inequality today is just as bad as it was in 1929, and yet only 42% of Americans think it has increased. If there is anything to be hopeful about, it’s that this isn’t a new problem; societies have been dealing with this for eons. With that said, here are some of the best insights to the nature of the beast, ranging all the way from Plato to Teddy Roosevelt.

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The Absurd Contradictions Of Capitalism

And yet, even in light of these facts it’s still unfair for us to ask the über-elite to pay a little more into the system from which they’ve benefited inordinately.