Deconstructing Falk's lies
I just appeared on The Dave Ross Show on 710 KIRO this morning, representing the opposition to Initiative 920. It was a refreshingly different experience from yesterday and I had the opportunity to make all the points I wanted to make. I focused extensively on the cuts to public education that will result if I-920 passes.
Falk, who was on the segment before me, argued that the estate tax is "morally wrong" in his quavery voice. When Ross asked me about that argument, I replied by pointing out that it fits right in with the conservative frame, or worldview. Right wingers believe if you're wealthy, you must be successful, and why should the successful be punished?
But as we have seen in this country, the conservative worldview - the conservative agenda - does not lead to good policy or a good society. Just because you have money doesn't mean you're successful.
I was asked to come on the show last minute, so I didn't get a chance to prepare (as I would have liked) and consequently, I was a little off balance. Too many "you knows" and "I means". But, regardless, I think I did pretty well.
We have an audio clip of my appearance and we'll likely put it up shortly, so you can listen yourself.
Falk, who was on the segment before me, argued that the estate tax is "morally wrong" in his quavery voice. When Ross asked me about that argument, I replied by pointing out that it fits right in with the conservative frame, or worldview. Right wingers believe if you're wealthy, you must be successful, and why should the successful be punished?
But as we have seen in this country, the conservative worldview - the conservative agenda - does not lead to good policy or a good society. Just because you have money doesn't mean you're successful.
I was asked to come on the show last minute, so I didn't get a chance to prepare (as I would have liked) and consequently, I was a little off balance. Too many "you knows" and "I means". But, regardless, I think I did pretty well.
We have an audio clip of my appearance and we'll likely put it up shortly, so you can listen yourself.
