Question For Trump Supporters -- Do You Support Republicans' Proposed Medicaid Cuts, In Order To Pay For Billionaire Tax Cuts?

[Concerned American]

You think it's acceptable for 3 people to have more wealth than 170 million Americans.

It is irrelevant. You're a jealous parasite that can't support yourself so you think everyone else should be your mommy and daddy. Run along sponge.

 

[Orangecat]

It's a simple Yes or No question.

I support cuts in both spending and taxation.

 

[struth]

Post #3.

Yes I support the three things mentioned, especially work requirements. Why would anyone not support work requirements for those that can work?

I also have no problem with the second one mentioned giving states more descretion. They know far more about their citizens need then an unelected official in Washington

 

[Crepitus]

No one is cutting Medicaid.

That is a lie.

 

[Dr. Phosphorous]

Yes I support the three things mentioned, especially work requirements. Why would anyone not support work requirements for those that can work?

Many people on Medicaid cannot work. Maybe most people. And you would rather give this money to Elon Musk to buy another yacht.

You people are sick in the head.

 

[Crepitus]

but have yet to offer examples or specifics.

Becuase they haven't made up those lies yet.

This kinda criminality is hard to disguise.

 

[Mac-7]

Well, you look like a total loser for pathetically trying to justify immoral greed.

Your opinion is worthless

We are going to cut waste, fraud, and abuse whether you like it or not

 

[Concerned American]

It's not irrelevant at all.

You are a modern day serf from the Middle Ages. It's your Repug peasant duty to protect the wealth of your rich Repug feudal masters.

After all, Elon Musk is your intellectual and moral superior...******* SUCKER.

IDGAF what parasites have to say. They are a pox on the rest of the productive world. Are you an American? Clearly not. If you were, it wouldn't be hard for you to admit it.

 

[Independent thinker]

That's not a "truth"....it's a "belief"....part of your fucked-up MAGA QAnon religion.

It is not a belief but the truth. Here are the facts:

The left side of the charts show the pre 2017 tax rates and what they will go up to if the 2017 tax cuts are not renewed. The charts on the right show what the taxes are from the 2017 tax cuts. If you can read, the wording below the charts explains how standard deduction increases and other things also helped Joe and Jane American.

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10%	$0–$9,525	10%	$0–$9,525
15%	$9,525–$38,700	12%	$9,525–$38,700
25%	$38,700–$93,700	22%	$38,700–$82,500
28%	$93,700–$195,450	24%	$82,500–$157,500
33%	$195,450–$424,950	32%	$157,500–$200,000
35%	$424,950–$426,700	35%	$200,000–$500,000
39.6%	$426,700 and up	37%	$500,000 and up

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10%	$0–$19,050	10%	$0–$19,050
15%	$19,050–$77,400	12%	$19,050–$77,400
25%	$77,400–$156,150	22%	$77,400–$165,000
28%	$156,150–$237,950	24%	$165,000–$315,000
33%	$237,950–$424,950	32%	$315,000–$400,000
35%	$424,950–$480,050	35%	$400,000–$600,000
39.6%	$480,050 and up	37%	$600,000 and up

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See also: Income tax in the United States

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US Federal marginal income tax rates: comparison of 2018, 2017, 2016 rates for individual and married filers​

Under the law, there are numerous changes to the individual income tax, including changing the income level of individual tax brackets, lowering tax rates, and increasing the standard deductions and family tax credits while itemized deductions are reduced and the personal exemptions are eliminated.
Most individual income taxes are reduced, until 2025. The number of income tax brackets remain at seven, but the income ranges in several brackets have been changed and most brackets have lower rates. These are marginal rates that apply to income in the indicated range as under current law (i.e., prior Public Law 115-97 or the Act), so a higher income taxpayer will have income taxed at several different rates.[17][18] A different inflation measure (Chained CPI or C-CPI) will be applied to the brackets instead of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), so the brackets increase more slowly. This is effectively a tax increase over time, as people move more quickly into higher brackets as their income rises; this element is permanent.[19][20]
The standard deduction nearly doubles, from $12,700 to $24,000 for married couples. For single filers, the standard deduction will increase from $6,350 to $12,000. About 70% of families choose the standard deduction rather than itemized deductions; this could rise to over 84% if doubled. The personal exemption is eliminated—this was a deduction of $4,050 per taxpayer and dependent, unless it is in an estate or trust.[19][20][21]
The child tax credit (CTC) is doubled from $1,000 to $2,000, $1,400 of which will be refundable. There is also a $500 credit for other dependents, versus zero under current law. The lower threshold for the high-income phaseout for the CTC changes from $110,000 AGI to $400,000 for married filers.[22]
Mortgage interest deduction for newly purchased homes (and second homes) was lowered from total loan balances of $1 million under current law to $750,000. Interest from home equity loans (aka second mortgages) is no longer deductible, unless the money is used for home improvements.
The deduction for state and local income tax, sales tax, and property taxes ("SALT deduction") will be capped at $10,000. This has more impact on taxpayers with more expensive property, generally those who live in higher-income areas, or people in states with higher rates for state tax.[23]
The act zeroed out the federal tax penalty for violating the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act, starting in 2019. (In order to pass the Senate under reconciliation rules with only 50 votes, the requirement itself is still in effect).[24] This is estimated to save the government over $300 billion, because up to an estimated 13 million fewer people will have insurance coverage, resulting in the government giving fewer tax subsidies. It is estimated to increase premiums on the health insurance exchanges by up to 10%.[25] It also expands the amount of out-of-pocket medical expenses that may be deducted by lowering threshold from 10% of adjusted gross income to 7.5%, but only for 2017 (retroactively) and 2018. Effective January 1, 2019, the threshold will increase to 10%.[26]
No changes are made to major education deductions and credits, or to the teacher deduction for unreimbursed classroom expenses, which remains at $250. The bill initially expanded usage of 529 college savings accounts for both K–12 private school tuition and homeschools, but the provision regarding homeschools was overruled by the Senate parliamentarian and removed. The 529 savings accounts for K-12 private school tuition provision was left intact.[27]
Taxpayers will only be able to deduct a casualty loss if it occurs in a federally declared disaster area.[28]
Alimony paid to a former spouse will no longer be deductible by the payer, and alimony payments will no longer be included in the recipient's gross income. This effectively shifts the tax burden of alimony from the recipient to the payer, increases the amount of tax collected on the income transferred as alimony, and simplifies the audit trail for the IRS.[citation needed] This provision is effective for divorce and separation agreements signed after December 31, 2018.[29]
Employment-related moving expenses will no longer be deductible, except for moves related to active-duty military service.[30]
The miscellaneous itemized deduction, including tax-deductions for tax-preparation fees, investment expenses, union dues, and unreimbursed employee expenses, are eliminated.[31]
Fewer people will pay the Alternative minimum tax because the act increases the exemption level from $84,500 to $109,400 for married taxpayers filing jointly and from $54,300 to $70,300 for single taxpayers.[32]
The act repeals the ability to recharacterize Roth conversions.[33][34]
The act exempts the discharge of certain student loans due to the death or total permanent disability of the borrower from taxable income. This provision applies only to debt discharged during tax years 2018 through 2025.[35][36]
The act now taxes survivors benefits that were allocated to the children of a deceased military service member as if they were for a trust or estate, which can subject them to an income tax rate of up to 37%.[37]

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[struth]

Many people on Medicaid cannot work. Maybe most people. And you would rather give this money to Elon Musk to buy another yacht.

You people are sick in the head.

Many can, why not have work requirements for them? Why do you oppose that? No it’s not most people, Medicaid is simply for poor not people on disability.

I’m for musk keeping more of the money he earns, as u am for the person working at any job…maybe the guy can get off Medicaid if he got to keep more of his earnings

I think it’s sick you want to keep people poor and dependent on govt for their basic needs

I don’t like slavery you do

 

[Mac-7]

Many people on Medicaid cannot work. Maybe most people. And you would rather give this money to Elon Musk to buy another yacht.

You people are sick in the head.

And some choose not to work

We need to review each account and take action where necessary

 

[Dr. Phosphorous]

Many can, why not have work requirements for them? Why do you oppose that? No it’s not most people, Medicaid is simply for poor not people on disability.

I’m for musk keeping more of the money he earns, as u am for the person working at any job…maybe the guy can get off Medicaid if he got to keep more of his earnings

I think it’s sick you want to keep people poor and dependent on govt for their basic needs

I don’t like slavery you do

It's more sick that you want to take this money to give it to billionaires.

Nothing is as sick as that.

 

[Dr. Phosphorous]

And some choose not to work

We need to review each account and take action where necessary

Even if that is true, billionaires don't deserve the money instead.

I guess you can't get that through your thick ******* head.

 

[struth]

And some choose not to work

We need to review each account and take action where necessary

Correct, demafacist want to keep people poor, sick and dependent. They don’t want people to work and better themselves

They are sick people

 

[struth]

Even if that is true, billionaires don't deserve the money instead.

What money? Who said billionaires are gonna get Medicaid dollars??

 

[struth]

It's more sick that you want to take this money to give it to billionaires.

Nothing is as sick as that.

Huh? When did I or anyone say they want to give billionaires Medicaid??

 

[Dr. Phosphorous]

IDGAF what parasites have to say. They are a pox on the rest of the productive world. Are you an American? Clearly not. If you were, it wouldn't be hard for you to admit it.

You think it's OK for 3 billionaires to have more money than 170 million Americans.

Nothing is as fucked-up as that.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

I do have to say, Dr. PP is very consistent and hilarious!

He's spent about half this thread flaming. Tiresome

Medicare and Medicaid is another bloated government program. Nothing wrong with looking into it and cutting costs

 

[struth]

You think it's OK for 3 billionaires to have more money than 170 million Americans.

Nothing is as fucked-up as that.

What’s fucked uo about people having money they earned?

 

[Concerned American]

Many people on Medicaid cannot work. Maybe most people.

And no one has said anything about cutting their benefit. People who are fraudulently sucking off of the taxpayer need to worry. Since you are protesting the loudest, you must be one of the latter.