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cstanleytech

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2. Honestly the target should be the corporations more than the wealthy directly.
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 05:11 AM
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Their wealth comes from the corporations and higher taxes on them might be the better way to go.

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That's a good start, ultimately taxing 50% of EVERY billion. Buddyzbuddy Tuesday #1
Actually, taxing 50% of every billion would be an excellent start. thought crime Tuesday #9
Honestly the target should be the corporations more than the wealthy directly. cstanleytech Tuesday #2
Social media and news will be flooded with claims of how this will destroy the economy. groundloop Tuesday #3
It will definitely hurt the private jet and yacht economy. ToxMarz Tuesday #4
And the entire rocket to Mars industry. thought crime Tuesday #10
If he's going soon, i could support that one! ToxMarz Tuesday #11
I never understand this. Most of these guys' wealth is in owning huge amounts of stock in the companies they founded. thesquanderer Tuesday #5
Now, now, no asking sensible questions! Get on the outrage train!! TOOT-TOOT!! lol EX500rider Tuesday #8
Bezo's yacht costs $70,000. A day to exist but don't worry he makes that in 3 hours questionseverything Yesterday #12
Except 5% of his net worth is 12 billion a year, as the other poster said hard to sell that much stock without cratering EX500rider 12 hrs ago #14
I just paid my taxes.... It was hard to do and still keep a roof over head and eat questionseverything 12 hrs ago #15
And were you taxed on your income or your net worth? nt EX500rider 12 hrs ago #16
As far as I'm concerned with the billionaires, we can tax them or eat them questionseverything 12 hrs ago #17
And while they are at it... Scalded Nun Tuesday #6
Pearl clutching time by MAGAts in Congress!! ProudMNDemocrat Tuesday #7
Tax Trump first. Emile 18 hrs ago #13
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