Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Frasier Balzov

(5,077 posts) Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:26 PM Sunday

Reason for a wealth tax set onto a graph.

I can accept that an anectodal or intuitive sense exists at a grassroots level that the rich are getting richer.

But here it is quantified by the Federal Reserve Board:

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/WFRBST01134

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Reason for a wealth tax set onto a graph. (Original Post) Frasier Balzov Sunday OP

The Reagan Revolution in action. Midnight Writer Sunday #1

It's trickling on me Rowdyag Sunday #2

Presidents are saying "in two weeks" Dave says Sunday #4

And it's only going to get worse. -misanthroptimist Sunday #3

Midnight Writer

(25,512 posts)

1. The Reagan Revolution in action.

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:30 PM

Sunday

Don't worry. All that wealth is bound to trickle down any day now.

Rowdyag

(184 posts)

2. It's trickling on me

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:38 PM

Sunday

And it’s yellow 🤣

Dave says

(5,442 posts)

4. Presidents are saying "in two weeks"

Reply to Midnight Writer (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 04:10 PM

Sunday

-misanthroptimist

(1,665 posts)

3. And it's only going to get worse.

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 04:01 PM

Sunday

We need an automation/robot/AI tax on corporations.

Reply to this discussion