08-17-2021, 09:14 AM
(08-16-2021, 09:10 PM)Classic-Xer Wrote: Dude, we have the most diversified economy in the world. Correct me if I'm wrong but we still have the largest economy in the world too. BTW, giving more benefits to largely unmotivated welfare recipients, common criminals and less productive people adds to the national debt too.
Directed to Eric, but I'll respond too. FWIW, money handed to the poor is spent, funneled back into the economy and tends to be cost-neutral. Money handed to the rich is saved or invested and contributes far less to the economy. There are data gallore on this, so you can verify this for yourself.
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