Economic Policy

“Laissez-faire”
believe government intervention in economic markets leads to long term negative results. vs Keynesian
Government is controlled by economic powers. Any intervention is in the interests of the powerful

“Deregulation”
believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. vs Regulation
Government regulation is controlled by economic powers. To serve more powerful interests
Markets should be regulated by communities, workers, and consumers

“Capitalism”
support an economic system that features private ownership of wealth. vs Socialism
I do not support government ownership of wealth. If wealth must be owned collectively, it should be locally and by consent of all involved.

“Individualism”
support free market policies that create opportunity for personal liberty and success. vs Collectivism
I'm actually collectivist in the sense that communities should come together to create opportunities instead of the state.

Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers? 
No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course
Subsidies used by economic powers to control market

Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? 
No, and eliminate all federal wage standards
Wage standards should be set by workers
government should support workers in determining their wages.

Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts? 
No. Government employes them, government should provide their benefits.

Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? 
Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure
Government can provide work that will benefit the country.

Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Lower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes
Transfer to a sort of sales tax or Value added tax. Possible tariff

Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? stats discuss
All welfare programs should be converted to public service programs in exchange for basic needs.
Food, education, housing, child care
community service

Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? 
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
No, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens

Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited
Unions have valued power over the workers. Unions have cooperated with companies to the detriment of workers
workers directly should be heard. Unions should be more democratic. Committee. The hierarchy should be abolished.

Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job? 
No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees
Workers should come together to fight for fair wages. There should be more transparency in wages.
People should do more research before they take jobs and demand a better wage upon entry.

Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? 
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a trade deal that would make it easier for American companies to sell their goods and services in Pacific Rim countries. The deal will benefit American service companies who will be able to open up operations in Asian and South American countries.
Opponents argue that this bill will incentivize US companies to move service and manufacturing jobs overseas.
Proponents argue that it would make American companies more successful at selling their goods and services in Pacific Rim countries, leading to a stronger economy, more jobs and higher incomes for American workers.
If this were the jist of it. But, like any other government policy, I'm sure there are things written in the legislation that are harmful to workers and consumers

Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate? 
Yes, if income tax is abolished

Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? 
No, this is a waste of time and money
Welfare should be replaced with benefits for community service

Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? 
Yes, but only for low-income pensioners
pensions should be in line with cost of living.

Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate
Employees should collectively fight for paid leave

Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? 
No, classify it as a commodity

Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress? 
Audit by an independent agency
Yes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

Offshore Banking
Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? 
Yes, as long as offshore income is reported

Puerto Rico Bailout
Should the U.S. government bailout Puerto Rico? 
Yes, this is necessary to prevent a humanitarian crisis
The U.S. and Puerto Rico should decide on P.R.'s status. State or independence.

Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?  
No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses
workers should collectively fight for overtime pay

Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers? 
No, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased? 
Yes, and we should eliminate the estate tax
only tax sales

Corporate Mega Mergers
Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry? 
Yes, if the merged corporation would have more than 25% of the market share

Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? 
No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security? 
eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings instead





Economic system
built by powerful interests to benefit powerful interests
at workers and consumers

Business profit
at the expense of what?
If consumer is protected. safe products
If worker gets percentage of profit

government regulation of business
Transparency above all
Business accountable to workers and consumers and communities they operate in
in order to be protected by govt., expect regulation
if you are willing to be fully liable for your practices, then you can enjoy more freedom
regulation should happen by community, consumer and worker

Undocumented workers
allowed to stay.
no government assistance unless provide community service
If they threaten life, liberty, or property of others, they get sent back

economic power in the hands of few large companies