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The ultra rich get rich for many reasons. Many times it's through the efforts of their underpaid employees. Now what sense does it make not to reward those who put you there? where is the trickle down? Looks like a reverse waterfall to me. Just sayin'.

 

Trickle Down Economics By Franklin Price 6/10/2017 Trickle down economics has been around for quite awhile Makes the rich so very happy doesn't make the middle smile Puts the masses at the beck and call of the increasing super rich They tout they did it by themselves that life is such a ***** Their message to the middle class and the many working poor How can I be a billionaire if I have to pay you more? Too many regulations and controls are put on me Think I deserve a tax cut for my new company How can I be the top ten of the richest in the land? If I trickle down and share my wealth from this high place that I stand How can I fly my private jet to my latest custom yacht? If I pay a living wage to all the workers I have got If the minimum wage is raised again it will put a strain on me I'll raise the price of all my goods and services you'll see Otherwise, how can I maintain the rich man that I am Eating fresh Beluga Caviar with my workers eating spam If you force me, I will take my high labor cost offshore I've done it in the past not afraid to do once more Do not expect high tariffs on goods returned back here I've spent money well in Washington, at times it was quite dear That's how I've used my money that's reserved for trickle down To influence those who make the laws who think they wear a crown What else would you expect of me, a higher pay for you? Much cheaper to put a lot in the pockets of a few.

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