Why are Americans so Angry? -Paul

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  1. melbo

    melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

    HON. RON PAUL OF TEXAS
    Before the U.S. House of Representatives

    June 29, 2006

    Why Are Americans So Angry?

    I have been involved in politics for over 30 years and have never seen the American people so angry. It’s not unusual to sense a modest amount of outrage, but it seems the anger today is unusually intense and quite possibly worse than ever. It’s not easily explained, but I have some thoughts on this matter. Generally, anger and frustration among people are related to economic conditions; bread and butter issues. Yet today, according to government statistics, things are going well. We have low unemployment, low inflation, more homeowners than ever before, and abundant leisure with abundant luxuries. Even the poor have cell phones, televisions, and computers. Public school is free, and anyone can get free medical care at any emergency room in the country. Almost all taxes are paid by the top 50% of income earners. The lower 50% pay essentially no income taxes, yet general dissatisfaction and anger are commonplace. The old slogan “It’s the economy, stupid,” just doesn’t seem to explain things

    more here:
    http://www.house.gov/paul/congrec/congrec2006/cr062906.htm
     
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