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Woman in Maine Thanks Bernie Sanders for $20 Inhaler That Used to Cost Her $300.
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So, you don't want to tax the rich? You seem to be misunderstanding something fundamental.
Making the rich pay their fair share would literally mean taxing them. Currently, they are able to get out of it with the loopholes. Removing the loopholes forces the rich to pay taxes.
The fact that you can't name things means, to me, that you haven't spent much time really thinking about it. So does the one item you cited.
I'm happy to continue this conversation when you have a solid position to speak from.
Where did I say that? Did you read my whole comment? Are you actively looking to argue?
I actually almost didn't reply knowing whatever I said would lead to exactly this.
Your right I'm not actively thinking about all of Bernies policies in 2024. 'tax the rich" will garner the support of the "not rich", you know the ones that don't pull the strings or have the power.
I read your entire comment. It was lacking in substance or depth. That's why I made clarifying points.
If you're not thinking about Bernie politics in 2024, but commenting on a Bernie political post, maybe leave the political part out. Particularly if you aren't going to speak more about it... this is a forum for discussion after all.
Your reply didn't cite a policy position he has after being asked which policy you disagree with.
99.9999% of people are not “rich”. If you have to rely on income from a job to keep from becoming homeless or destitute, then you’re not rich. If you have to work a job to make money, you’re not rich. You can rent a lifestyle, sure. But how long can you sustain it without working?
Remember, expensive lives cost money. Where’s that coming from, exactly? A huge majority of people are working class.
Most people would benefit from a society which taxes corporations and the uber wealthy (non working class) their due share. Higher taxes means more social programs, and social programs are not just welfare. Social programs come in all sorts of varieties, including funding art and museums.