Bidens approval at all time low in Quinnipiac poll

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by PaulS

All of the multiple links I saw have the per capita debt at like $11K. average family is 2.2 or so. Doesn't come up w/$65K per taxpayer.

So you want the fed to charge taxes on $ people don't have (the state has already received that $ due to state income taxes) ?

even with SALT, there is a huge transfer of $ from blue states to red states (in KY 35% of state GDP. If that was lowered it would have a huge impact over time and prob. flip the equation.

"So you want the fed to charge taxes on $ people don't have"

I don't get a federal income tax deduction for groceries, and that's money I no longer have. why should i get one because I choose to live in a high tax state? You use highways and rely on the US military the same way a NH resident does, but you pay less for those things because you live in CT. There's no way to defend that.

So let's be clear, you're not in favor of rich people giving money to poor people via taxes? I thought liberals were all about "spreading the wealth around".

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

So let's be clear, you're not in favor of rich people giving money to poor people via taxes? I thought liberals were all about "spreading the wealth around".

LOL. Keep trying to state something I NEVER said.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by PaulS

LOL. Keep trying to state something I NEVER said.

Well, you keep saying (I think?) you have some quarrel with blue states (disproportionately made up of wealthy people) transferring money to red states (disproportionately made up of poor people).

You also have to adjust your numbers for where the biggest military bases and defense contractors are, which states have the most highways, etc...

If CT is being unfairly treated by the federal government, shouldn't our congressional delegation (100% democrats) try to fix that for us?

[PaulS]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Well, you keep saying (I think?) you have some quarrel with blue states (disproportionately made up of wealthy people) transferring money to red states (disproportionately made up of poor people). I'm just pointing out the facts.
I'm glad you are finally admitting you agree there is a huge transfer of $.

You also have to adjust your numbers for where the biggest military bases and defense contractors are, which states have the most highways, etc...I don't have to adjust the #s - those facts are in it. But those all benefit those states by salaries, purchasing of things, etc. which all impact taxes.

If CT is being unfairly treated by the federal government, shouldn't our congressional delegation (100% democrats) try to fix that for us?

Most people recognize it and are willing to help the poorer states/areas. Just as you and I say thank you to someone who is helping us out/giving us something, it would be nice for those red states to show some appreciation.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by PaulS

Most people recognize it and are willing to help the poorer states/areas. Just as you and I say thank you to someone who is helping us out/giving us something, it would be nice for those red states to show some appreciation.

can’t argue with that.
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[scottw]

Originally Posted by PaulS

it would be nice for those red states to show some appreciation.

this is hilarious...how exactly would you like the red states to show their appreciation for you?

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by scottw

this is hilarious...how exactly would you like the red states to show their appreciation for you?

by voting for liberals.
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