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In reply to the discussion: Does Elizabeth Warren's "wealth tax" proposal make her more electable or less electable? [View all]Hermit-The-Prog
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Just need to let the 99% know.
I would prefer a progressive income tax, but "wealth tax" could be an easier sale.
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Does Elizabeth Warren's "wealth tax" proposal make her more electable or less electable? [View all]
Towlie
Jan 2019
OP
More...If it makes her less electable then we are well and truly fucked anyway
BeyondGeography
Jan 2019
#4
Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett are wealthier than poorest half of US
exboyfil
Jan 2019
#14
It only applies to households with a net worth above $50 million and the tax is on
Autumn
Jan 2019
#15
I wonder if Elizabeth Warren knows any Constitutional scholars she could consult.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2019
#35
Didn't they just change tax exemptions and rates without a constitutional amendment?
Autumn
Jan 2019
#29
More. I was kind of indifferent to her before but I think it's a great idea.
Luciferous
Jan 2019
#12
Most of you are too focused on what YOU like! How are the folks that elected Trump likely to vote?
Towlie
Jan 2019
#21
I think it helps her. The gullible public is finally moving on from the "Job Creators" fantasy
jalan48
Jan 2019
#25
It's already crafted. Her bullet points are like "think what we could do with that money."
Towlie
Jan 2019
#40