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Attilatheblond

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62. A valid, and not-used-often-enough arguement for taxing estates highly

Mon Jul 8, 2024, 09:58 AM

Jul 2024

would be to slow this trend of generational overindulged rich brats who don't grow up with ANY sense of responsibility to anyone but themselves and inherit money they never earned. It has stifled innovation in this country to the point of madness, and fostered an un-American aristocracy.

Because it takes the benefits of a society to allow for the amassing of huge fortunes, society needs to send a bill to those who exploit the rest for their obscene profits.

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A valid, and not-used-often-enough arguement for taxing estates highly Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #62

these fascist-enablers, they always overreach Skittles Jul 2024 #18

All the news that's fit SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #19

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You're too kind! SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #61

Not too kind so much as I live by a rule: If I take time to complain, I am obligated to take time to give praise Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #67

Succinct and to the point! Love it! N/T Dem_in_Nebr. Jul 2024 #74

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