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A question for Americans. Which of these two tax plans sounds better to you?

President Biden wants to raise taxes on the wealthiest 0.01%.
That would bring in nearly a trillion dollars into the federal government to pay for vital programs.

OR

Would you rather go with the GOP plan as authored by Senator Rick Scott?
He wants to reduce taxes on the rich and raise taxes by $4500.00 for those families making $50k.

Which do you prefer?
Not being abysmally stupid, the first one makes a bit more sense to me. But those in lower tax brackets who are still voting Republican are clearly not that bright to begin with. Voting rich while living poor.
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@Elessar They're succeeding. The world is burning to the ground as we type. So surreal.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
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beckyromero · 36-40, F
Naturally, I prefer Biden's tax plan.

I'd make some tweaks. No capital gains on the sale of your primary residence, for example.

But, by and large, it's a decent plan.
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@beckyromero

I agree. Unfortunately, it will most likely play out like this- The GOP will win. The taxes will go up. Biden will be blamed, even though it wasn’t his idea.
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beckyromero · 36-40, F
@LvChris

The NFIP covers $250,000 for residential properties and $100,000 for contents, purchased separately and with separate deductibles.

And there's a lot not covered, such as damage by land movement - even if the flood caused the land movement. Temporary living expenses aren't covered, either.

We definitely need some sort of national disaster insurance program.

There are too many patchwork programs that are inadequate for low and middle income families.
Graylight · 51-55, F
You think it'd be an easy answer, but get ready to hear things like "bootstrap" and "No one helped me" and "I work for what they take from me with my full permission and thanks." Well, that how I hear the last.

I understand why bad guys keep hitting up the same fools; it's a business model. What I've never been able to comprehend or have explained to me in a way that makes sense it why the very people being most fleeced, most taken advantage of, most trod over, are the very same people to sing the praises of the soulless people doing the damage. Is it the attention they crave? Is it feeling like they're part of something, even if it's grease for the cogs? I honestly don't know.

The richest entities on earth are the same entities that stay so by taking even more from us. When you have a heavy pack, you let the biggest, strongest shoulder more duty - it help ensures you all get to your destination. When you have corporations who can shoulder so much more societal upkeep through an excess of finances, you utilize it. Particularly when people are dying of need every single day in the shadow of this great flag. So yeah, I choose option 1.

Interesting minute or two.
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICN4IdpFupA]
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@Graylight

Republicans don’t care about the American people but man they sure know their supporters- so easily manipulated,
windinhishair · 61-69, M
I assume this is a rhetorical question. The first approach would be far better for the nation.
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@windinhishair

It's an actual question because I suspect many Americans will vote against their best interest. I'd like to know their reasoning.
windinhishair · 61-69, M
@Randi1125 So would I.
Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M
The middle class and poor need to
be punished for not working hard enough! Give them a tax break on boot straps!!!
Northwest · M
There really is no GOP plan. This is the Rick Scott, plan. Here's what Mitch McConnell said about it:

“Let me tell you what would not be a part of our agenda,” Mr. McConnell told reporters in early March. “We will not have as part of our agenda a bill that raises taxes on half the American people, and sunsets Social Security and Medicare within five years.”

Rick Scott is trying to pin the criticism on the "militant left", but when did Mitch McConnell, and all the other GOP'ers who criticized his plan, are militant leftists.

Scott want to ensure that ALL households pay at least $100 in income taxes. This would leave families making about $54,000 or less with more than 80 percent of the tax increase. The democrats are using this heavily in advertising, but Scott is sticking with his strategy: blame the militant left for the criticism.
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@Northwest I don't trust Mitch McConnell. At least Rick Scott is transparent. He's not even hiding his hatred for struggling families
I don't know. The first plan sounds way better, but the people proposing the second plan say "WOKE!" a lot, so it's a coin toss.
@BohemianBoo And those proposing the second plan have no clue what "woke" even means.
hyg346 · 41-45, M
It's obviously the first one, but it's almost always the poor and middle class that get the shaft while the rich get the breaks. 🤷
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@hyg346

Sometimes I feel like common sense just doesn't apply in politics. Why aren't the rich taxed in the first place?? Why are the poor?
I heard Mitch McConnell was upset with Scott for releasing this plan.
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@LeopoldBloom I'm sure McConnell was furious with Scott for being so transparent. McConnell is lying that he doesn't agree with the plan though.
@Randi1125 McConnell wants to control the story. He's mad because Scott jumped the gun.

Scott's wasting his time, however. I have more chance of being elected president as a write-in candidate than he does.
The answer to why so many will opt for the second is explained in your explanation of Russian Propaganda which the GOP has adopted.
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
I'm not in the states, but the second plan is the one that'll get voted in!
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@ozgirl512

Ugh. People will vote for the GOP because they are distracted by transphobia, xenophobia, “religious freedom,” mask mandates that expired, etc
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
@Randi1125 and all brings us one step closer to Gilead ...
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@ozgirl512 Under his eye
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@MrBrownstone I agree.
PTCdresser57 · 61-69, M
Byron8by7 · M
The first plan
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@Byron8by7 ❤️
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
@Byron8by7 Good link, thanks for sharing.
Byron8by7 · M
@Diotrephes
I highly recommend the David Pakman channel on YouTube.
pdockal · 56-60, M
They should cut their own pay, stop waisting my money, over tax themselves
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@pdockal Scott’s plan also wants to sunset SS and Medicare in five years.
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
@Randi1125 Scott is a Jim Crow baby and he hates the idea that Black people benefit from Social Security and Medicare. Therefore, he is willing to end the programs for everyone rather than allow Black people to participate in them. Don't be surprised if other Jim Crow Congress Critters start repeating Scott's plan.
Dshhh · M
are you surprised?
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@Dshhh Depends on what you're referring to.
Dshhh · M
@Randi1125 surprised that the big money right would make that the choice?
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@Dshhh not surprised
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Only a complete idiot would vote for the second one.

I am now awaiting the flood of idiots downvoting my comment.
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
Lilnonames · F
Both will still fuck the working class
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@Lilnonames Maybe, maybe not. But one is infinitely worse than the other.
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
@Lilnonames The U.S. is supposed to be the world's sole superpower. Trinkets and baubles cost money so why whine about paying for them?
Lilnonames · F
@Diotrephes I'm not whining I'm telling the truth and I could care less I get paid cash

 
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