“In These Tough Economic Times,” politicians claim, “We have to make tough decisions.”
Funny how tough it is to reduce unemployment benefits, social supports, disability pensions, housing subsidies, programs for homeless, and so on.
I guess it must really hurt those politicians to make these tough decisions. I mean, the pain of having to say no to people who need help. Doesn’t bear thinking about. The poor devils must be lining up for treatment for Post Tough-decision Stress Disorder. We really should be feel more kindly towards the politicians. After all, they do our dirty work.
The really tough decision would be to raise taxes, of course. Especially at the top end of the income pyramid. (2012)
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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