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Justice matters.

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Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 03:55 AM

Apr 2025

Tariffs (sales taxes), without income taxes, are a unfair way of financing government functions.

Tariffs widen the gap between the haves and the have nots.

The rich get richer while the poor get poorer (or never get ahead).

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Tr**p Was Talking About Ending Income Tax..... [View all] global1 Apr 2025 OP

As I understand it markodochartaigh Apr 2025 #1

This. Justice matters. Apr 2025 #3

That is the plan. You are right, he has no understanding of the basic concepts. He's a moron. Doodley Apr 2025 #2

That would end S.S. and Medicare TiberiusB Apr 2025 #4

The tax schemes of the GQP and moniss Apr 2025 #5

I can't imagine how the transition from income tax to tariffs would play out. no_hypocrisy Apr 2025 #6