• cl4irv0yant_cr4wfish@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    I think that percentage should be much higher. Like once you’ve hit a million, 100% of anything more goes right back to the community. Social programs, housing, healthcare, etc.

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      6 hours ago

      I actually like really high (but sub 100%) numbers instead. It still gives a little incentive for the complete unhinged to earn money and hopefully society does much better with the 90% they collect than the 10% the billionaire does whatever with

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        2 hours ago

        Some of the best times for the working class here in The U.S. happened when the tax rate was 90% on the highest earners.

        With that said, I’m pissed about our current situation and looking for more of a “wipe them from the board” solution. If they’re wise they’ll look at the 90% tax rate as the gift that it is.