Toll lanes coming on the 405

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Originally Posted by Estey

Wheres the data? Does the massive middle class have nothing to do with economic growth?

I'm only talking about a how redistribution can grow the economy; the middle class absolutely has a role in growing the economy. What kind of data are you looking for?

So you're arguing that the taxing of wealthy individuals strengthens the economy? Because the wealthy arent the only ones who pay taxes..

No I'm not arguing that. You don't seem to understand my point at all.

Obviously everything is budgeted for, but that doesnt mean that the state is spending its own money..

Do you mean bond spending as opposed to spending taxes? I don't understand your point.

Theres the budget if you'd like to read it. It wouldnt say there, but I believe we have a deficit of 152 billion. Of course, all of this info can be found online.

Our entire budget is $106.8 billion, you're alleging the defecit is 150% of the state's budget?

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...6-8-billion-1-

We've actually been running a small surplus recently.

http://www.calculatedriskblog.com/20...t-surplus.html

btw, adding a single lane for the majority of the traffic to use hardly proves beneficial. If anything it may provide some buffer for the population growth, but what do i know.

So you're seriously arguing it would be no better if we added a lane? Explain this a bit more to me. Lol.

I never said anything about not building roads. Dont twist my words.

What was your point then?

well shit, didnt know that.. I dont know why you're getting so hostile.
It seems like you attack anyone who has a differing opinion.

Dude, you attacked my position. That's why we're talking right now.

Also, it helps to see evidence to back claims you make as well, so that people dont think you're just pulling words out of your ass

What claim would you like me to support with evidence?