What Kind of Society do We Want?

Paul Ryan spoke on behalf of a segment of the super rich. He certainly did not speak for Warren Buffet or Bill Gates who believe that our tax system should be more progressive. Moreover, his rationale for cutting taxes is specious. Cutting taxes for the Koch brothers will not stimulate their productive activity. Nor will Warren Buffet or Bill Gates work less hard with higher taxes.

Our president makes the right kind of speeches about sharing the benefits of our economy more broadly. Is he willing to run for the presidency on that platform?