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Where to begin, SWWood, where to begin?
First a word from me on me.
You may not agree with the following, but it is entirely correct by my own lights. I regard myself as a-Party-Political, (as distinct from merely non-P-P) The sticky labels cast my way by Barry and his posse say far more about them that they do about me.
Nobody, I am certain, would think less of you because you chose to post rarely (if at all) on threads concerning National Politics, I do not blame you for not reading all that is written here upon such matters and those other issues that touch upon National Politics, but I will say that you do not read all that is written and so, inadvertently, misrepresent the actual situation here.
Just a word or two upon Partys in opposition. Every Political Party which (all too) regularly finds itself in opposition claims that it's 'job', it's prime objective, is to oppose. Each has also stated, time and time again, that it is for the Party in Government to advance policies. Lets us at least cast the Tar-Brush in broad strokes.
Growth & High Taxation, [Largely a re-stating.]
PATENTLY!!!!!
For three decades or more of the post-war years economies grew and grew, yet the tax rates throughout that time were 'eye-watering' by comparison with those of today.
Given what you have written in #94, and what Barry has again stated in #93 you would have got my little joke in #91
" High rate tax is not for the rich or well off any more. "
For the humour is to be found in the stark fact that in the post-ear era high rate taxes were very much in vogue.
The issues at the core here, and upon which much turns, are not in the least beyond the scope and understanding of the 'ordinary' person in the street. No matter how much any and all Political Partys wish they were.
-What has changed?
-What is being sold at this time?
P.S.
It will soon be April 1st. The dawn of the tax-break. Would you, Mr.SWWood expect to have your question answered shortly thereafter: Will lowering the 'high rate tax' be the cure-all?