Airneil
Author: Airneil
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Trickle down. Who pays for it?
The conservatives don’t care. Rank-and-file conservatives in America trust unfettered capitalism so completely that they can watch as their own standard of living is falling while simultaneously arguing the wealthy need more money. When Reagan brought forth supply-side economics, also called trickle-down or Reaganomics, in 1981, it could be called an experiment. America was experimenting…
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The Newsroom
The following is from the TV show, “The Newsroom,” but the facts Jeff Daniels gives are absolutely true.
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Immigrants Language
I have never found an immigrant that didn’t want to help themselves fit in better. No one arrives on the doorstep of America without knowing we generally speak English here. If they don’t know English, they set about learning. Not a single one has ever suggested the residents of this nation learn their language and…
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Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism all lead to the same end
Are you a supporter of unfettered capitalism? Do you believe that social programs, or socialism as you call it, is the root of America’s problems? But what you are asking for will lead to the downfall of any country. The United States is not special. Here’s the kicker. If we quit using the military as…
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All Lives Do Matter
Absolutely all lives matter. You are completely correct in your statement. The problem is, not everyone believes that. I read an analogy the other day that makes a lot of sense. If a good friend comes to you and tells you how his parents just died, he’s really upset and crying, do you respond with,…
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A Private Individual Commits Censorship Every Single Day
When you choose to read, or not, any particular article. You are censoring what you read. If we don’t spread someone else’s message to others, is the same thing. The fact that Facebook would transmit to millions (at least) is immaterial. It’s still a private entity and not subject to the restrictions placed on government…
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The Gun Problem and the Healthcare Crisis: Why Doing Nothing is no longer an option
Greg Abbott Can ‘Go to Hell,’ Texas Senator Angrily Reacts After Shooting I’d like to point out a couple of things here, after yet another senseless and preventable mass shooting in Texas. One of the reddest states in the nation. Remember, a year ago, they had a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. In that shooting,…
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Fixing homelessness, crime, drug addiction, and our failing nation.
When people can’t afford to pay for the perks of society, we all end up paying. Wages are too low, shelter is too high, food is too high, and water, one of those things humans literally can not live without, is getting too expensive. “Perks” can mean some of the things you take for granted,…