The problem is that the people who want to cut taxes can afford to stuff the pockets of politicians, take out full-page newspaper adverts, and run slick marketing campaigns that "taxes mean businesses can't afford to employ people".

If you're old enough, you'll remember Reagan's 'trickle-down economics'; what trickles down isn't money ;)

Brian McNeil / talk18:54, 20 April 2011

The dark side of capitalism... the capital.

Samarium (talk)19:11, 20 April 2011

And we are but Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists.

Brian McNeil / talk21:13, 20 April 2011