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In reply to the discussion: The Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke...Is Now Officially Broke [View all]DFW
(53,930 posts)32. No, Enteignung and full confiscation were Nazi tactics.
Also practiced by good old socialists like Nicolae Caeuşescu. I actually was invited by their government to see part of his stash (impressive! talk about a severe case of "you can't take it with you" ).
The far right doesn't have exclusive rights on the practice. Of course, saying that I am calling all taxation Enteignung is Trump-style polemics. I guess if he can get away with, why not someone on DU, right? You must watch Fox Noise more than I do, as it isn't available here anyway. Whatever floats your boat. I know the difference, and have elderly friends here, and some who fled in time who had it happen to them personally. Their stories help build up immunity to hyperbole.
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The Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke...Is Now Officially Broke [View all]
Sympthsical
Sep 2020
OP
While $2 million in retirement isn't exactly "broke", I truly admire giving away 3750x that.
moriah
Sep 2020
#1
You should make this an OP. SO many folks here just dont get reality & need to hear it.
oldsoftie
Sep 2020
#30
Wow. Breaking out the "taxation is NAZIism" and invoking crimes against Jewish people.
Hassin Bin Sober
Sep 2020
#31
My faith is indeed restored in humanity. But we hear stories of giving on DU all of the time, and
SWBTATTReg
Sep 2020
#13
Well, it's a start anyway. At least there are some people who aren't greedy bastards.
groundloop
Sep 2020
#16