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KPN

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21. As a dozen years ago was dramatically different from the dozen years before and the dozen before that.

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 20, 2025, 01:00 PM

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The wealthy and corporations have been pillaging the economy via tax policy and regulations for decades now, and things are heading toward mass catastrophe.

Yeah, good that he's woken up and being more thoughtful, but I can't give him credit for suddenly waking up in the midst of the entire ship sinking. He's simply reacting to his innate survival instinct.

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Romney calls for higher taxes on wealthy in New York Times op-ed [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Archive link to the op ed UpInArms Yesterday #1

A dozen years ago was a different world. pnwmom Yesterday #2

As a dozen years ago was dramatically different from the dozen years before and the dozen before that. KPN Yesterday #21

So the Dems were right all along Mitt? BaronChocula Yesterday #3

Romney. Meh. MTG. Meh. Republicans are liars and chameleons. C Moon Yesterday #4

Hey Mitt, there was a time when you could have made a difference. Intractable Yesterday #5

Do you ever think he knows this and is sorry for what he himself helped nurture? CTyankee Yesterday #12

No. He's not sorry. But, the reality is that if he was going to be a reformer, he wouldn't get elected by Intractable Yesterday #13

Imediate 25% income tax Old Crank Yesterday #6

Right. Call it a tax surcharge that sunsets when Captain Zero Yesterday #30

Let Him Change His Mind ConstanceCee Yesterday #7

You think anyone who actually can do anything about it is listening to him? durablend Yesterday #14

People at the Bulwark? thought crime Yesterday #25

Times have been different since the 70s at least. This isn't something new -- the imbalance in economic equity. It's KPN Yesterday #20

We need every bit of media attention possible. thought crime Yesterday #26

oh no, mittens is back Javaman Yesterday #8

Years and years after Bob Dole left office he stated that he thought everyone should have Bengus81 Yesterday #15

And he pilot-tested what was dubbed "Romney Care" when he was governor of MA BumRushDaShow Yesterday #29

Corporations are people who should pay their fair share in taxes IronLionZion Yesterday #9

They are just passed down to consumers just like tariffs MichMan Yesterday #10

Wealthy individuals can pay more in capital gains, dividends, carried interest, etc. IronLionZion Yesterday #11

Yes, as always. But it's never static and ever-lasting regardless. My view is as a whole, we would be far better off KPN Yesterday #19

Mitt, it was time for "rich people like" you to pay higher taxes forty years ago. JHB Yesterday #16

Great points! KPN Yesterday #18

Exactly! He'd much rather pay higher taxes than reverse Citizens United. Notably, he didn't specify how KPN Yesterday #17

The Mittster's never ending scratching at the post of relevancy. Whatcha' selling now you King of Mediocracy? lol n/t Cheezoholic Yesterday #22

Well, Icanthinkformyself Yesterday #23

Mitt Romney is now far to the left of Joe Manchin on taxes thought crime Yesterday #24

He must be feeling like he's getting cloer to meeting his maker. marble falls Yesterday #27

Maybe, but he actually looks pretty decent for his age fujiyamasan Yesterday #28

Looks can be so decieving. marble falls 23 hrs ago #31

If he is genuinely coming to the light, good for him. BlueKota 19 hrs ago #32