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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…47mins47m

U.S. Inflation Eased to 3.4% in April

▲  1410 replies

Somehow I don't feel better about losing 3.5% of my money.

 @9MHJD6N from California answered…25mins25m

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Yes, but wages have to be increased linearly, you can't just jump wages $3 in one time otherwise it will create mass inf…

 @9MHFS86 from Tennessee answered…2hrs2H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Taxes should be based on income not economic class. Rich get higher taxed because they make more. Poor get lower taxes b…

 @9MHDZMQfrom Maine  answered…2hrs2H

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order …

No, the national debt is a fundamental misunderstanding of economics which only one other country in the world uses

 @9MHCTPK answered…3hrs3H

Do you support a universal basic income program?

No, enable citizens to be able to access more jobs, required higher education or not, so that they can work for their in…

 @9MH8LZP from New York answered…5hrs5H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

The rich don’t pay taxes because of loopholes. They do not have income, they have WEALTH. there needs to be top-down tax…

 @9MH73HQ from Virginia answered…6hrs6H

Should the technology of our financial system transition to …

No. Our money should also be backed by gold again and there should be no more taxes for anybody until the government sto…

 @9MH6XCJ from North Carolina answered…6hrs6H

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, and certain profit seeking industries (healthcare, housing, education) ought to be made free and accessible for all…

 @9MH572R from Texas answered…7hrs7H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Increase taxes on billionaires and millionaires and also tax more on luxury goods (boats, yachts, planes, luxury cars, l…

 @9MH559G from Illinois answered…7hrs7H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

no, if the people worked hard for what they have and the money they earned they shouldn't be taxed higher it should stil…

 @9MH4FDH from New York answered…8hrs8H

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

It should be at a reasonable wage, but until we have combatted inflation I think the wage at $15 is good.

 @9MGYS52 from Washington answered…13hrs13H

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full…

Yes for maternity leave. No for sick family member. Maybe for sick employee(depends on severity). Would be fine with gov…

 @9MGYS52 from Washington answered…13hrs13H

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order …

Where you can without damaging the efficiency of these programs. I also agree with higher taxes on those making incredib…

 @9MGTSFR from Illinois answered…18hrs18H

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce pr…

Property tax rates should be set at time of purchase and not allowed to increase unless there is a transfer of ownership…

 @9MGTSFR from Illinois answered…18hrs18H

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

this depends on the industry. I would support a less than 40hr work week. Schedules should be a negotiation between the…

 @9MGTSFR from Illinois answered…18hrs18H

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order …

No, spend responsibly and don't budget to spend more than there is. The government should not be allowed default. There…

 @9MGTSFR from Illinois answered…19hrs19H

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Help, but should always be voluntary and should not be allowed to collect funds from individuals who decline joining the…

 @9MGTSFR from Illinois answered…19hrs19H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Cut out loopholes then see how much money is available. Taxes should accurately represent services provided!

 @9MGRCK5 from California answered…22hrs22H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Tax doesn't make any sense if you get some if returned anyway, and have no idea where your extra money is going.

 @9MGRCK5 from California answered…22hrs22H

Should the technology of our financial system transition to …

To be as free as the internet will always allow for loopholes, which can cause fraudulent efforts or a lack of truth the…

 @9MGR35K from Minnesota answered…23hrs23H

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order …

There are so many ways to reduce national debt and making cuts for public spending isn't a great one. I agree with most…

 @9MGR35K from Minnesota answered…23hrs23H

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

We spend too much money on welfare, we should spend it on fixing the economy overall because that will make it so that m…

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