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SusanCalvin

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30. Do I want to pay more taxes? Of course not.
Sat Oct 17, 2015, 09:50 PM
Oct 2015

Can I afford to? Yes. Would I be willing to if I were satisfied the money would be used well? ABSOLUTELY.

Yep. TDale313 Oct 2015 #1
Me too. aidbo Oct 2015 #4
Yes. n/t winter is coming Oct 2015 #2
Bernie has been most frugal with his campaign money, I expect he will do the same as President. Uncle Joe Oct 2015 #3
At first I read that as "frivolous pantsuits" n/t TexasBushwhacker Oct 2015 #97
Funny, you have the same question as Fox Business Channel! portlander23 Oct 2015 #5
"It's scary!" She literally called it scary. aidbo Oct 2015 #9
We're all scared of the socialism! portlander23 Oct 2015 #14
Oh, is that was FBC stands for? I thought it was Fucking Bullshit Channel. n/t winter is coming Oct 2015 #47
You are correct Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #150
I think rich people should be made to pay Cheese Sandwich Oct 2015 #6
so basically your answer is no hill2016 Oct 2015 #10
You can't get blood out of a stone Cheese Sandwich Oct 2015 #26
I admire you for your frankness. Those who don't have the means would of course still_one Oct 2015 #106
Or even upper middle class. Like me. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #37
Yes, and of course he does talk about how it will be paid for. HERVEPA Oct 2015 #7
nope he doesn't hill2016 Oct 2015 #13
You are beginning to sound like Donald Trump Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2015 #27
so no answer? hill2016 Oct 2015 #55
would I pay more in taxes for single payer healthcare? ibegurpard Oct 2015 #8
I said hill2016 Oct 2015 #19
if higher taxes are going to programs I support ibegurpard Oct 2015 #36
What happened in Vermont was the reverse magic beans story of not being able to afford TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #82
Thank you for the explanation. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #90
Most welcome TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #128
As long as he asks nicely Jan Bunson Oct 2015 #11
YES. YES. YES. But Bernie isn't going to Autumn Oct 2015 #12
so if he says he has to hill2016 Oct 2015 #16
I don't think Universal Health Care can work Jan Bunson Oct 2015 #34
Yes I would be happy to pay more in taxes for universal health care. Did you know the Autumn Oct 2015 #42
universal healthcare has got to start with reducing costs questionseverything Oct 2015 #65
and hill2016 Oct 2015 #69
Because when you have universal healthcare.. Kentonio Oct 2015 #91
that is why it has got to be single payer and a federal effort questionseverything Oct 2015 #111
hm.. hill2016 Oct 2015 #133
i am not advocating that they "cannot" treat anyone but that they must treat all questionseverything Oct 2015 #136
Yes. LoveIsNow Oct 2015 #15
ok thanks hill2016 Oct 2015 #18
Bernie is anything but vague in how he will pay for his programs (visit his website to learn), plus cpompilo Oct 2015 #17
so hill2016 Oct 2015 #22
Sure. I had to help pay for the ACA. aikoaiko Oct 2015 #20
As long as he doesn't ask us to also pay Hillary's campaign debts Fumesucker Oct 2015 #21
I did contribute & would've been better off wiping my ass with the money just to know how it felt. TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #83
He has specifically said how he is going to pay for it Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2015 #23
then hill2016 Oct 2015 #24
He has explained this Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2015 #28
And some have refused to listen..... daleanime Oct 2015 #41
They want you to waste time explaining things Aerows Oct 2015 #50
No doubt that that is part of it... daleanime Oct 2015 #54
when and where? hill2016 Oct 2015 #58
When and where what? n/t Aerows Oct 2015 #62
OOohhh... it's a fight! Fawke Em Oct 2015 #95
when and where? hill2016 Oct 2015 #57
like when and where? hill2016 Oct 2015 #56
........ daleanime Oct 2015 #73
Financial transaction taxes, Aerows Oct 2015 #45
so hill2016 Oct 2015 #63
You do know that he's the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, I assume? hedda_foil Oct 2015 #77
Yes, I will pay more. SDjack Oct 2015 #25
You bet!!!! newfie11 Oct 2015 #29
Do I want to pay more taxes? Of course not. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #30
Yes. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2015 #31
Amen.... daleanime Oct 2015 #35
to be fair hill2016 Oct 2015 #53
I disagree that it is a fair assessment. Aerows Oct 2015 #61
So hill2016 Oct 2015 #66
Hmm. Aerows Oct 2015 #75
Yep, this one is attempting to waste our time, I think also. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #92
"This one" posed a legitimate question. That you don't like it doesn't make it a "waste of time". BlueCaliDem Oct 2015 #115
The original question was legit, SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #118
Well, duh.... daleanime Oct 2015 #32
Yes. Matariki Oct 2015 #33
but remember hill2016 Oct 2015 #67
Whether I'm "behind" is not my only basis for judgment. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #119
Sanders addressed how to pay for both those programs as well. Matariki Oct 2015 #147
Yes Duckhunter935 Oct 2015 #38
Yes tblue Oct 2015 #39
Yes - Between Savings On The MIC And Single Payer - Suspect Neutral Impact For The Middle Class cantbeserious Oct 2015 #40
If its so bad in Denmark, why are they the happiest country on earth? Try something else litlbilly Oct 2015 #43
YES SarasotaDem Oct 2015 #44
A President Sanders can not raise taxes. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2015 #46
Health care for all, free college. Those are investments. Autumn Oct 2015 #52
Then question asks how Much will each citizen be willing to pay Agnosticsherbet Oct 2015 #71
thanks for your viewpoint hill2016 Oct 2015 #72
The idea of a graduated tax system sound like it could be a good idea. Autumn Oct 2015 #79
If the 2020 election see a majority of steps controled by Democrats Agnosticsherbet Oct 2015 #81
BINGO! Congress *not* the president sets tax laws... BlueCaliDem Oct 2015 #114
Easy, he'll just tell big pharma to "cut... cut it out" problem solved! n/t That Guy 888 Oct 2015 #48
Yes. hifiguy Oct 2015 #49
Your fallacy is in thinking that we are not paying for extraordinary corporate welfare now. GoneFishin Oct 2015 #51
^^ Thread win. n/t winter is coming Oct 2015 #59
This ^^^ Melurkyoulongtime Oct 2015 #87
You just made this thread worth the time. SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #93
+1000000000 azmom Oct 2015 #120
Why don't you ask the Canadians whether sadoldgirl Oct 2015 #60
I already passive massive taxes on a $200,000 year income and get nothing for it. Bread and Circus Oct 2015 #64
ok hill2016 Oct 2015 #68
That was the question of the OP. Obviously you are not paying attention. nt Mnemosyne Oct 2015 #85
from the math I have done I will save money even with icreased tax proposals. Bread and Circus Oct 2015 #89
Yes. plus5mace Oct 2015 #70
Yes!!!! JRLeft Oct 2015 #74
Absolutely! bkkyosemite Oct 2015 #76
I don't tend to support taxing Social Security benefits but have long supported an increase in the TheKentuckian Oct 2015 #78
^THIS^ - especially last paragraph. nt SusanCalvin Oct 2015 #94
Yes, like evey other advanced nation. Only right wingers think they can free stuff and no one has to sabrina 1 Oct 2015 #80
I absolutely would pay more tax to have single payer healthcare, PatrickforO Oct 2015 #84
Yes! n/t woodsprite Oct 2015 #86
Yeah. Glad to. Ken Burch Oct 2015 #88
Absolutely. For example, the no tuition is a tax on the very wealthy, and Bernie's major platform EndElectoral Oct 2015 #96
Yes, I am willing to pay more income tax TexasBushwhacker Oct 2015 #98
Everyone would pay for it AgingAmerican Oct 2015 #99
How about cutting corporate welfare? Do you assume he will be against that Motown_Johnny Oct 2015 #100
If Sanders agenda is implemented it will cost much more money from everyone. Denmark is not known Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #101
Yes. pinstikfartherin Oct 2015 #102
i absouletly support a progressive tax plan that funds policies that put people ahead of CentralMass Oct 2015 #103
He would not get anything close to his proposal through Congress Evergreen Emerald Oct 2015 #104
Yup JackInGreen Oct 2015 #105
Just stopping by from Fox News, are ya? 99Forever Oct 2015 #107
You mean Our Tax$ being used fredamae Oct 2015 #108
Yes. peacebird Oct 2015 #109
Of course. Android3.14 Oct 2015 #110
End corporate welfare. TM99 Oct 2015 #112
Of course. I'm a socialist. Lizzie Poppet Oct 2015 #113
Funny, we found trillions to invade and slaughter Iraq, didn't we? Arugula Latte Oct 2015 #116
It all depends on the tax, the purpose and the amount Armstead Oct 2015 #117
Democratic Socialism is alive and well. This is a no-brainer. nt edgineered Oct 2015 #121
Yeap, bunch of upper middle class or near working rich folk say yes. Most working poor would say no! uponit7771 Oct 2015 #122
You forgot one thing about the tax rate in Denmark... BooScout Oct 2015 #123
thanks for your reminder hill2016 Oct 2015 #134
And you accuse US of using rightwing talking points??? senz Oct 2015 #124
basically your answer to my question is "no" hill2016 Oct 2015 #135
Reading comprehension problems? You got it wrong. senz Oct 2015 #140
So a 59% tax on every dollar over Kang Colby Oct 2015 #125
"..financial transaction tax is also bad idea because it has been shown to lower overall tax ... GoneFishin Oct 2015 #129
No. Kang Colby Oct 2015 #130
I trust your ability to find quotes from high frequency traders who will say anything to continue GoneFishin Oct 2015 #131
Yes, I didn't think you could refute my point. n/t Kang Colby Oct 2015 #132
sadly hill2016 Oct 2015 #142
I agree. Kang Colby Oct 2015 #144
So, how much are you willing to continue to pay for the Hunger Games. Kalidurga Oct 2015 #126
OP? Do you think we are so stupid we don't know how the system works? nt Todays_Illusion Oct 2015 #127
Yes. frylock Oct 2015 #137
Yes. It seems "we'll be taxed like Denmark" is the lie of the day. Vinca Oct 2015 #138
sorry hill2016 Oct 2015 #143
I'm saying Bernie has elaborated on how he will pay for his programs and it doesn't include Vinca Oct 2015 #151
Is there a candidate whose policies I WON'T have to pay for? cherokeeprogressive Oct 2015 #139
yes. nt redwitch Oct 2015 #141
Yes (nt) bigwillq Oct 2015 #145
I assume that unless I'm voting for a voodoo economist, I will have to pay for additional spending. Warren DeMontague Oct 2015 #146
Yes. I want higher taxes in exchange for those social programs. Chan790 Oct 2015 #148
Why not? We're already paying for Hillary's policy platform brentspeak Oct 2015 #149
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