Marianne Williamson

Rank 18 of 47

Score 52

@PeterSchiff Trickle down economics: So old, so debunked, so wrong. It was supposed to lift all boats; what it did instead was to leave millions of people drowning and without even a life vest. The business model did not turn out to be job creation, but job elimination. Over the last 50 years

11/24/2025, 8:31:49 AM

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Peter Schiff

@PeterSchiff

18d

If you want to help the poor, then lower taxes on the rich. What helps the poor is a productive economy that makes goods and services more abundant and less expensive, while creating employment opportunities. The capital investment that makes that possible comes from the rich.

The statement critiques the concept of trickle-down economics, arguing that it has failed to achieve its intended goals and has instead harmed many people. It engages in public discourse by addressing economic policies and their societal impacts.

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I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement uses strong language to criticize trickle-down economics but does not engage in harmful rhetoric or personal attacks.
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I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement aims to promote understanding by highlighting perceived failures of an economic model, though it could be more empathetic in tone.
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I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in criticism of an economic theory rather than personal attacks, maintaining a focus on the issue rather than individuals. [+1]
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I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement exercises free speech by critiquing an economic policy, contributing to public debate on economic issues. [+1]