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trickle-down
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trickle-down
of or concerning the theory that granting concessions such as tax cuts to the rich will benefit all levels of society by stimulating the economy


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It’s the trickle-down theory — the stress that the parents are going through is affecting the children.
With an unconscionable arrogance that begins with owners who consider themselves not only entitled to wallow at the public trough, but also to stand first in line, and a trickle-down theory (the only place it's worked) that gives players the right to carry guns in public places, to drive without licenses, to beat up on women, professional (and sometimes "amateur") sports organizations happily label the dregs of society as scholar-athletes and lionize them as examples of character-builders.
It’s not some trickle-down theory, just a way to ensure bailouts are given to the most efficient companies that can best take advantage of some extra cash flow.
 
 
 
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