Genesis of the "NO" Logo
In history there have been two basic forms of social organization: collectivism and individualism. In the 20th and 21st century, collective variations have included socialism, fascism, Nazism, and communism. Under collectivism, a ruling class of “intellectuals”, bureaucrats, politicians and/or social planners decides what people want or what is “good” for society and then uses the coercive power of the State to regulate, tax and redistribute wealth in an attempt to achieve their desired objectives. Individualism is a political and social philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, belief in the primary importance of the individual and in the virtues of self-reliance and personal independence and responsibility. It embraces opposition to controls over the individual when exercised by the state. The Preamble to our Constitution makes it plain that all power rests originally with the people, as individuals.
The “O” within the circle represents collectivism in its various forms. The “N” represents an emphatic repudiation of collectivism. The red, white and blue circles encompassing the “NO” are emblematic of our Republic. It is the responsibility of the individuals in an engaged and enlightened republic to limit the influence of the government, especially one that attempts to wield power outside the boundaries delineated by the Constitution.
This site is a non-partisan site dedicated to the economic policies of Barack Obama. Our goal is to explain Barack Obama's Tax Plan, and how it will affect the United States Economy. Our aim is to educate voters, not attack any particular candidate. The idea of the redistribution of wealth is an appealing one, especially for people who don’t consider themselves wealthy. Many people believe that economic equality is the only way to truly make people equal. After all, one of history’s most famous urban legends - Robin Hood - took from the rich and gave to the poor.
However, what many people don’t realize is that Robin Hood was actually stealing from thegovernment - an oppressive aristocracy which was taxing its citizens unfairly - and giving back money which was originally the poor’s in the first place.
But does wealth redistribution actually help society? Is it more beneficial to the rich than it is to the poor? Is it a cheap stunt used by politicians to get votes? In this article, we’ll examine the concept of wealth redistribution, its effect on the United States, and more importantly - how it effects your average taxpayer.
http://www.barackobamataxplan.com/obamas-wealth-redistribution/
