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Hillary Clinton slogans lack forethought

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, shown at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, leads rival Donald Trump 47 percent to 38 percent in an AARP poll of Florida female voters ages 50 and above. Eleven percent of those surveyed said they were undecided.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, shown at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, leads rival Donald Trump 47 percent to 38 percent in an AARP poll of Florida female voters ages 50 and above. Eleven percent of those surveyed said they were undecided. J. Scott Applewhite AP

One of Hillary Clinton’s campaign slogans is requiring the wealthy to pay their “fair share” of taxes. That is a hollow proposition. In order to make it a plausible theory it requires a definition of who is wealthy and how much comprises a fair share, both of which are missing. Lacking those missing elements, one is left to define “fair share” based on one’s particular circumstances.

Also, the blanket condemnation of corporations does not make any distinction between types or sizes of corporations. Some corporations are charitable organizations that enjoy tax-free status.

Her campaign slogans lack forethought. Such frivolous positions are designed to elicit votes from gullible voters.

As the journalist, H. L. Mincken wrote, “My guess is that well over 80 percent of the human race goes without having a single original thought.”

D. Merrill Adams

Palmetto

This story was originally published August 29, 2016 at 5:07 PM with the headline "Hillary Clinton slogans lack forethought."

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