Why don't you want to tax the rich?

[Concerned American]

They want the federal tax burden to be carried completely by 20% of the earners in America.

Boy that sounds like they would rather be serfs in a feudal system. These morons haven't got a clue---just one excuse for being a failure after another.

 

[j-mac]

You misrepresent the Constitution

The Constitution is four pages long
It was never meant to dictate what Government can and can’t do for hundreds of years

What it does is establish a government of We the People that serves the best interests of the General Welfare

Wow. So, the Constitution in your mind is what then?

 

[Concerned American]

Excuses? That's just goofy.

I agree those excuses are just goofy. Maybe you should clean your stomach window and review my post #700.

 

[BULLDOG]

Why exactly should we be aggressively taxing Americans even more? And what, specifically, is the plan for that money once you take it out of people’s pockets? Because based on recent history, it sure doesn’t look like the priority is investing in our communities, our infrastructure, our border, or the families who are struggling here at home. Instead, Washington keeps writing blank checks overseas while pretending that taxpayers are some endless ATM.





And let’s be honest: a lot of this progressive tax rhetoric doesn’t sound like economic policy — it sounds like moral punishment. The left constantly frames success as something suspicious or shameful. Rather than seeing prosperity as something to encourage, they treat it like a problem to be “fixed” with higher taxes and more government control.





Is that because they’re uncomfortable with the story of America — a nation built on individual liberty, free enterprise, and personal responsibility? Because the country many conservatives are proud of — the one where people can work hard, build something, and keep the fruits of their labor — is the very system the left seems determined to dismantle.





Higher taxes don’t equal compassion. Government doesn’t create prosperity; people do. And every time politicians grow government, families lose a little more freedom, a little more opportunity, and a lot more of their paycheck. Conservatives simply believe America works best when Washington takes less, not more — and when our leaders finally remember that their first obligation is to the citizens of this country, not everyone else in the world.

what % of payroll taxes does the bottom 50% pay?

 

[DukeU]

Wow. So, the Constitution in your mind is what then?

For some odd reason they think they have a right to other people's property.

 

[Concerned American]

what % of payroll taxes does the bottom 50% pay?

Next.
In 2022, the top 1% of earners paid an average tax rate of 23.1%, while the bottom half of taxpayers paid an average rate of only 3.7%. Overall, the top 50% of earners contributed 97% of federal income tax revenue, highlighting a significant disparity in tax burdens across economic classes.

taxfoundation.org Oxfam America

 

[BULLDOG]

Yeah, I went through that list of bs excuses and just shook my head.
Owning appreciating assets--that's rich. Gee I bought real estate instead of a new pair of Jordans. I think that's called making smart choices.
Tax structures... --- Percentages don't favor anyone--except when someone who earns more has to pay a greater percentage.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP---are you kidding me? I build a better mousetrap and I should be penalized for it? That line of thinking is asinine. The bit about high return investments is too stupid to address, again smart choices.
and Luck and Timing--just another excuse.

How many of the lower 50% have the option of buying real estate rather than paying for basic living expenses?

 

[j-mac]

For some odd reason they think they have a right to other people's property.

What he's saying is actually dangerous. I'd like to see if he has the balls to explain himself? or just Trolling....I'm betting the latter....

 

[DukeU]

What he's saying is actually dangerous. I'd like to see if he has the balls to explain himself? or just Trolling....I'm betting the latter....

It's a "living breathing" document, don't you know?

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

what % of payroll taxes does the bottom 50% pay?

Approximately 3%
The bottom 50% of earners pay approximately 3% of total federal income taxes, which includes payroll taxes. This percentage reflects the lower tax burden faced by lower-income earners compared to higher earners.

marschalltax.com+3

 

[Concerned American]

How many of the lower 50% have the option of buying real estate rather than paying for basic living expenses?

Another phony excuse. I've been on my own since I was 15. No inheritance except what I earned from the military GI bill. Again, a smart move. I EARNED what I have and I didn't use excuses for why I didn't have what I wanted. I used my head and EARNED it and NO, you don't get to take it just because you throw around excuses.

 

[DukeU]

The Constitution is four pages long
It was never meant to dictate what Government can and can’t do for hundreds of years

It has an expiration date??

Do tell.

 

[Nostra]

Inheritance is only one of the things listed. However, it's telling that 1/3 of all rich people inherited it. Regardless, each and every thing on the list is vastly more important than hard work.

Where did you get 1/3? You have zero reading comprehension skills. None.

 

[Thinker101]

How many of the lower 50% have the option of buying real estate rather than paying for basic living expenses?

WTF, learn a skill.

 

[Nostra]

You misrepresent the Constitution

The Constitution is four pages long
It was never meant to dictate what Government can and can’t do for hundreds of years

Holy shit you are stupid.

That’s EXACTLY what it is meant to do.

Idiot.

 

[Nostra]

How many of the lower 50% have the option of buying real estate rather than paying for basic living expenses?

Who cares?

 

[Clipper]

Why do you want to hurt people?

SMH

Yea, they look like they're "hurting".

 

[DukeU]

How many of the lower 50% have the option of buying real estate rather than paying for basic living expenses?

 

[Soupnazi630]

The government spends $7 Trillion a year and collects $5Trillion per year. American’s Gross Income is about $15T out of the entire $25 Trillion economy. Do the math for me.

It is not about math

Your stupid premise is that the government needs all the money it spends. We can have the same government but much smaller

 

[citygator]

It is not about math

Your stupid premise is that the government needs all the money it spends. We can have the same government but much smaller

I knew you couldnt back it up. 5% income tax wouldnt cover what we are spending on the military. You can live in the woods for free but you dont. Why? Cause you'd rather pay for a nice home and car. We've chosen our expenses. The only question is how you pay for it. Even if you cut the expenses you still owe $30 Trillion and no flat tax can address the reality of our situation.