So this is what we've devolved to: ultra-rich tech overlords competing with each other for government handouts.
Things are fixing to get interesting if Bernie gets the nomination...
Things are fixing to get interesting if Bernie gets the nomination...
As always, Bernie’s plan appears to be “You bet I’ll do it!” and Warren’s plan is “Here is a carefully considered plan for it”. Having watched the Corbyn fiasco unfold, I really hope the Democrats manage to pick someone other than Sanders.
States fighting amongst themselves to give the most generous handouts doesn't ensure national success. Perhaps that makes sense in regards to national tax incentives but not state ones.
Spinning getting divided and conquered and screwed into offering an unfair tax deal just to get Amazon in your state as the key to economic success is some trickle down shit. Why not have solidarity amongst states and tax Amazon fairly? Instead of having to shoot yourself in the foot economically years down the line when you have to adopt costly self-destructive measures to reverse the economic inequality you entrenched for no good actual reason?
I think the fact that tax and regulatory incentives work so well should underscore the importance of keeping taxation and regulation to the minimum necessary. When taxes are high and regulations are too stringent, it can choke an economy.
Mate, I reckon we met that goal long ago.