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Sales tax in Europe. Wow! I had no idea.

Average about 24% highest hungary at 27% lowest switzerland at 8%. And Americans complain about income tax. What The F. . . Ah!
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ViciDraco · 41-45, M
My problem with taxes in the US isn't with paying them, it's our lack of willingness to put them into long term social investments anymore. We're gutting systems and denying services to the many based on the fears that a few are leeching off of the system. Though, I'm personally in favor of bringing in wealth taxes rather than adjusting sales taxes.
jehova · 36-40, M
@ViciDraco flat tax no exception is a world standard. Vice taxes another world standard. Id like to see higher taxes the more you earn. At least until the debt is paid. Mr. Musk should pay 50% of every dollar after his 1st billion.
Thrust · 56-60, M
@jehova 🙄 then every guy like him shuts down (or moves out) his businesses and no taxes are collected at all

Really thought this one through eh?
ViciDraco · 41-45, M
@Thrust That's when we charge them 90% of their total wealth to expatriate.
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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@Thrust I think you had better go back a read more about WWII
ViciDraco · 41-45, M
@Thrust You are the one referring to WW2. In 1941, the year of Pearl Harbor and the official entry into war against the Nazis, our top tax rate was at 81%

Were we similar to Nazis during WW2?

We aren't forcing anyone out. We're saying that the wealth they can build in this nation is the result of investments into this nation and if they are going to enjoy the prosperity of the nation then they can invest back into it. And if they don't feel like investing back into the United States, then they can give back the fruits of the United States and go live elsewhere.

If they made those fortunes on the merits of their own effort, then 10% of the wealth is more than enough to rebuild elsewhere with their amazing wealth building skills. They'll be back on top in no time without the crazy leftists getting in their way with demands like fair wages and maintaining water and air quality.

Also, this whole trying to brand the left as Nazis to confuse the fact that the right wing is far closer to fascist ideologies is very transparent and hollow. You are just making yourself look like the clown. Learn some history.
jehova · 36-40, M
@Thrust actually thats already happening. In small portions so open your eyes. Even if a flat tax were implimented u.s. has one of the lowest in the world. If he (Trump) thinks he can avoid taxes take him to court. There are charges against him in several localities. Everyone else pays taxes. Why shouldnt he!
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Thrust · 56-60, M
@jehova

If course you got all the receipts. Trump has never paid any taxes and the IRS never remembers to check him. But you figured it all out.

So tell us hero, how are you going to take him down?
ViciDraco · 41-45, M
@Thrust Just making up facts and asserting definitions that do not align with reality? Come back when you are ready to be a serious person.
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@Thrust
then every guy like him shuts down (or moves out) his businesses and no taxes are collected at all

No change there then. Musk doesn't seem to pay tax. Neither does Amazon or Meta.
jehova · 36-40, M
@Thrust taxes are higher everywhere else. Where are these tax dodgers going to go.
Thrust · 56-60, M
@SW-User

Yep they all get a free ride. While you proudly self proclaimed mediocrities cover their entire ride

Now, repeat after me

I
Demand
The
World
Know
I
Am
Inferior
SW-User
@Thrust Hehe, wow bold move! Declaring yourself inferior in all caps like it's some kind of power play? That’s some next-level reverse psychology (or just regular psychology minus the "logic" part 🤣).

Let me get this straight: you took the time, used your thumbs (presumably), and proudly assembled a sentence that basically screams, “Hey everyone! I’ve lost the argument before it even started!” I mean, if confidence were a currency, you’d be in emotional bankruptcy right now.

But let’s give credit where it’s due. It takes real talent to write something that’s both grammatically correct and completely self-owning. Like, this is the kind of thing that makes autocorrect want to quit its job.

And just to clarify...was this meant to be edgy? Because it reads more like a cry for help written in Microsoft Paint circa 2007. If you were trying to be ironic, congratulations: you’ve achieved the comedic impact of a wet sock. If it was serious, then… eep. Therapy is cheaper than posting this kind of content online for free.

But hey, thanks for reminding us all that self-awareness is a skill, not a default setting. You’ve turned being unserious into an art form; and while it’s abstract at best, I appreciate the effort. Kind of like a kid drawing a stick figure and calling it “existential crisis.”

So yes, the world now knows what you want them to: that you’ve put your inferiority out on display like it’s a limited-time offer. Just don’t be surprised when no one’s lining up to claim it.

🤣
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