Evidently, according to a recent Pew Poll, the choice of whether you're rich or not is up to you. Yes, it's a choice according to the GOP. And who better to understand business and the economy than the Grand Old Party? Economics and defense are considered to be their hallmark strengths.
So, let's see whether we're rich or poor, lavishing in riches or struggling in destitution is a choice. (A hint: being poor to a Republican is like being gay to Ellen DeGeneres -- it's a choice.)
Here's some number collection from Pew Research (Jan 15-19, 2014):
WHICH HAS MORE TO DO WITH WHY A PERSON IS RICH:
Total Rep. Dem. Ind.
Works harder than others:
38% 57% 27% 37%
He/She has more advantages:
Total Rep. Dem. Ind.
51% 32% 63% 52%
WHICH IS MORE TO BLAME FOR BEING POOR:
Total Rep. Dem. Ind.
Lack of Effort:
35% 51% 29% 33%
Circumstances beyond control:
Total Rep. Dem. Ind.
50% 32% 63% 51%
FAIR ECONOMIC SYSTEM IN AMERICA:
Total Rep. Dem. Ind.
Fair:
36% 53% 25% 35%
Favors wealthy:
60% 42% 75% 60%
Can get ahead if work hard:
60% 76% 49% 59%
Hard Work no guarantee of success:
38% 20% 48% 39%
There you have the numbers. What stands out is that the Republicans think it's lack of initiative that causes poverty and low wages. Tell that to the full-time workers who struggle with minimum wage -- an issue the Republicans are reluctant to bring to a vote to raise. Our problems are jobs. More specifically good paying jobs. But to put that movement on the right path, we need to start by raising the minimum wage to make it a livable wage. That's something the Republicans just don't get.
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