Democrats Are Panicking About the Wrong Thing
What do you feel is the biggest economic issue that should drive the Democrats' sense of urgency?
For some reason I just don't see the logic in that. Every dollar you take from the rich is a dollar they can't spend hiring people, making products people need or want, and so on and so forth. Simply giving the money to the government doesn't solve the problem, it makes it worse: the government will become an elite ruling class, which I was under the impression was anathema to liberals like you. Be consistent here.
While I understand where you're coming from, it's important to view this from a broader perspective. A progressive tax system, which taxes the wealthy at higher rates, isn't about "stealing" from the rich; it's about addressing income inequality and ensuring everyone pays their fair share. It's also about investing in public goods that benefit everyone, including the rich, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
For example, during the golden age of economic expansion in the U.S. after World War II, the top marginal tax rate was over 90%, yet… Read more
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“A progressive tax system, which taxes the wealthy at higher rates, isn't about "stealing" from the rich; it's about addressing income inequality and ensuring everyone pays their fair share. It's also about investing in public goods that benefit everyone, including the rich, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
For example, during the golden age of economic expansion in the U.S. after World War II, the top marginal tax rate was over 90%, yet this period was marked by significant growth and prosperity.”
Alright, ChatGPT, let's see what else you're got.
Stealing people's money, even if it's for education, healthcare, infrastructure, or whatever else under the sun, is still theft and still morally wrong. Consider the logic behind it:
(1) Take the people's money
(2) Pay the salaries and crony special interests of the government, as well as operating expenses
(3) "Return" the people's money by "investing" in programs they may or may not need or use
Supreme logic there. That's a first-rate ripoff and if you expect people to fall for such a scam you are gravely mistaken.
My plan is simple
(1) Don't take the people's money (PERIOD!) and let them use it on what they will!
PROBLEM SOLVED!
