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Hassin Bin Sober

(26,330 posts) Sat Apr 20, 2019, 02:51 PM Apr 2019

Bernie Sanders Releases 10 Years Worth of His Tax Returns

Bernie Sanders Releases 10 Years Worth of His Tax Returns

http://fortune.com/2019/04/16/bernie-sanders-tax-returns/

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“Sanders shouldn’t feel ashamed for making money,” said Morris Pearl, chairman of the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy individuals that advocates for progressive tax policies. “The system is rigged in our favor and we should do more to correct that.”

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Sanders has several tax proposals that could increase his own liability. In 2016, he campaigned on increasing the top individual tax rate to 52 percent. He also has a plan that would apply the estate tax to individuals worth at least $3.5 million.

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Bernie Sanders Releases 10 Years Worth of His Tax Returns (Original Post) Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 OP

Coming from a family that lived pay check to pay check with a mother that never survived Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #1

I think you're right MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #2

... Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #4

You, too, Uncle Joe! MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #5

Cheers for Bernie! Lordquinton Apr 2019 #3

Uncle Joe

(58,364 posts)

1. Coming from a family that lived pay check to pay check with a mother that never survived

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Original post)

Sat Apr 20, 2019, 03:56 PM

Apr 2019

her dream of moving out of a rent controlled apartment in to a home of their own, it wouldn't surprise me that Bernie has subconscious feelings of guilt at becoming a millionaire, this is not an uncommon malady.

“Sanders shouldn’t feel ashamed for making money,” said Morris Pearl, chairman of the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy individuals that advocates for progressive tax policies. “The system is rigged in our favor and we should do more to correct that.”

Thanks for the thread Hassin Bin Sober.

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primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

MaryMagdaline

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2. I think you're right

Reply to Uncle Joe (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 20, 2019, 04:40 PM

Apr 2019

I felt similar guilt when my husband and I got a house nicer than either of the houses where we grew up. Watching my parents work like dogs and have a very modest life was painful. Bernie’s family was even poorer. I think he feels it.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden