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9. Actually, taxing 50% of every billion would be an excellent start.

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 04:03 PM

23 hrs ago

No person needs half a billion dollars. No one needs it as an incentive either. But starting with 5% is something.

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Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna propose bill to impose wealth tax on billionaires [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

That's a good start, ultimately taxing 50% of EVERY billion. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #1

Actually, taxing 50% of every billion would be an excellent start. thought crime 23 hrs ago #9

It will definitely hurt the private jet and yacht economy. ToxMarz Yesterday #4

And the entire rocket to Mars industry. thought crime 23 hrs ago #10

If he's going soon, i could support that one! ToxMarz 21 hrs ago #11

Bezo's yacht costs $70,000. A day to exist but don't worry he makes that in 3 hours questionseverything 13 hrs ago #12

And were you taxed on your income or your net worth? nt EX500rider 1 hr ago #16

As far as I'm concerned with the billionaires, we can tax them or eat them questionseverything 1 hr ago #17

And while they are at it... Scalded Nun Yesterday #6

Pearl clutching time by MAGAts in Congress!! ProudMNDemocrat Yesterday #7

Tax Trump first. Emile 7 hrs ago #13