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This is similar to what got Kansas in trouble and also North Carolina, Shifts from income tax particularly those at the top end with increases in consumption tax. Beyond the fact of wealth disparity for the top 1%
compared to pretty much everyone else this change does not offset the income tax cuts. North Carolina and Kansas are running huge deficits, it doesn't appear this is a very successful strategy.
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A number of Republican-led states are considering tax changes that in many cases would have the effect of cutting taxes on the rich and raising them on the poor.
Conservatives are known for hating taxes but particularly hate income taxes, which they say have a greater dampening effect on growth. Of the 10 or so Republican governors who have proposed tax increases, nearly all have called for increases in consumption taxes, which hit the poor and middle
class harder than the rich.
There is nothing to resent. The only reasonable explanation is hatred for the poor. Intense ill will - the desire to have detriment fall on poor people, in the interest of fostering the comfort and luxury of the fortunate.
The exact same thing happens with a raise of the fuel tax that many on the left push for. The facts are both parties are nothing but shills for the rich.
The exact same thing happens with a raise of the fuel tax that many on the left push for. The facts are both parties are nothing but shills for the rich.
Don't go creating an argument that the parties are the same when you don't have a coherent argument to stand on. The parties are not the same.
100% of Democrats tried to amend the constitution to get money out of politics. Republicans (still) oppose it.
Many Republicans enjoy punishing their fellow citizens. They take certain glee in making the disadvantaged and down trodden struggle even further. It's just a fact of life.
Human beings need shelter, food, and water. If that costs almost all of my income because I'm poor, what do I have left to save?
Oh you evil poor person. That just means you need to work for your boss a little more! Or find like 3 other jobs or something. Work harder!
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