Why don't you want to tax the rich?

[rightwinger]

I’m not sure your point.

Are you saying we should change it to make it easier to amended the constitution? Why?

What I am saying is that our founders envisioned a Congress that can compromise and get things done.
This Congress can’t even avoid a shutdown

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

I think I already explained it. But you keep saying I didn't.
A flat tax is regressive because it's a bigger burden on the poor. That's because they spend their money on necessities.

The cost of food is "regressive". So what?

 

[Company 13]

The only solution is for governments to own the means of production, eh comrade?

Absurd.

 

[M14 Shooter]

I think I already explained it. But you keep saying I didn't.

Nowhere have you provide a meaningful definition of "regressive tax" that correctly applies to a flat tax.
Not once.
Because you know you cannot.

 

[Frankenstein]

There it is again. Anyone who criticizes the status quo is a commie. Why do you support a system that goes against your self interest as a poor beggar?

Can’t fix stupid.

Why do you covet that which isn't yours, why is it so hard for people to just work, and earn, instead of us having generational welfare?

 

[dblack]

The cost of food is "regressive". So what?

I think by "regressive" they just mean "not progressive". If we're not soaking the rich, they're not going to be happy.

 

[Company 13]

How? Rich people own a lot more property than poor. By "regressive", do you merely mean that government can't redistribute wealth as you'd like?

Oh, please look up the definition of a regressive tax. The internet is available. Why should I have to post a glossary in order to be in a discussion?

 

[Frankenstein]

I think I already explained it. But you keep saying I didn't.
A flat tax is regressive because it's a bigger burden on the poor. That's because they spend their money on necessities.

A flat tax is an equal burden on all, which of course is fair!~ If I make 100,000 and someone makes 50,000, and we are taxed at the same rate, I still pay more based on lets say A 12 PERCENT FLAT TAX

 

[struth]

What I am saying is that our founders envisioned a Congress that can compromise and get things done.
This Congress can’t even avoid a shutdown

Then why did you bring up the Constitution?

 

[dblack]

Oh, please look up the definition of a regressive tax.

I've seen the definition. It doesn't add up. Its just an excuse for those who want the government to control wealth.

 

[Company 13]

Nowhere have you provide a meaningful definition of "regressive tax" that correctly applies to a flat tax.
Not once.
Because you know you cannot.

Yes, I have.
Decades ago, I got into discussions with conservatives about taxes. I stopped and educated myself on the topic. I even read Wealth of Nations, which they talked about a lot. I discovered they had never read it. They had no idea what all was in there.
Why would you want to be in a discussion on a topic without knowing the basics?

 

[M14 Shooter]

Oh, please look up the definition of a regressive tax. The internet is available. Why should I have to post a glossary in order to be in a discussion?

YOU made the claim -- YOU are responsible for backing it up.
And you know you can't.

 

[Company 13]

YOU made the claim -- YOU are responsible for backing it up.
And you know you can't.

I have done it. If you missed it, I'm sorry.

 

[M14 Shooter]

I have done it. If you missed it, I'm sorry.

This is a lie.

You have not, anywhere in this topic, provided a meaningful definition of "regressive tax" that correctly applies to a flat tax.
Disagree?
Provide the post # and the text to that effect.

 

[M14 Shooter]

Yes, I have.

This is a lie.

You have not, anywhere in this topic, provided a meaningful definition of "regressive tax" that correctly applies to a flat tax.
Disagree?
Provide the post # and the text to that effect.

 

[Company 13]

This is a lie.

You have not, anywhere in this topic, provide a meaningful definition of "regressive tax" that correctly applies to a flat tax.
Disagree?
Provide the post # and the text to that effect.

I am not going to go back through this topic to help you. In fact, if I found the post # you would simply declare it not to be sufficient.

 

[toomuchtime_]

If you are opposed, why?

Why do you oppose aggressive taxation of people making more than $250,000+ a year or $400,000+ a year annually?

People earning those salaries are taxed aggressively.

AI Overview
Federal income tax on a
$250,000 salary varies depending on your filing status and deductions, as the U.S. uses a progressive tax system. For tax year 2024, a significant portion of this salary will likely be taxed at the 24% federal income tax rate, with the top portion falling into the 32% bracket.
Federal Income Tax Brackets for a $250,000 Salary (2024)
The actual amount of tax owed depends on your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and deductions (standard or itemized). Here is a breakdown of the marginal tax brackets for a $250,000 taxable income for the 2024 tax year, which is filed in 2025:

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Tax Rate ​

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Single Filers​

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Married Filing Jointly​

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[td]10%[/td][td]$0 to $11,600[/td][td]$0 to $23,200[/td] [td]12%[/td][td]$11,601 to $47,150[/td][td]$23,201 to $94,300[/td] [td]22%[/td][td]$47,151 to $100,525[/td][td]$94,301 to $201,050[/td] [td]24%[/td][td]$100,526 to $191,950[/td][td]$201,051 to $383,900[/td] [td]32%[/td][td]$191,951 to $243,725[/td][td]Portion of salary below this is 24%[/td] [td]35%[/td][td]Portion of salary above this is 35%[/td][td]Portion of salary below this is 35%

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[M14 Shooter]

I am not going to go back through this topic to help you.

Because you know the post I asked for and the text to the effect requested does not exist.

Lie to us some more.

 

[Hafar1014]

explain how the "government" gets rich? I do not understand how that can happen? what does the "government" do with its money? do they buy planes, takes trips, buy expensive stuff, or is it the PEOPLE in power that do that? If it is the people in power, what is to stop the people in power NOW from doing the same (getting rich)?

What needs to be done is to have controls and restrictions in place that prevent/restrict those in power from getting rich. Do you actually believe that Trump and the Republicans are going to put those controls and restrictions in place? Or simply change things so THEY are the ones getting rich?

Taxes who do you think pays for all those government programs. Its the government that has all the power. Dont ;pay taxes and see what happens.
The controls are tax cuts regulation cuts spending cuts exactly what Trump is doing and wages are now up.

 

[Etymology gaslight]

why would I??

if they earned their money legally then its theirs not ours,,

they already pay the majority of taxs,, maybe have the people that pay nothing step up and get a job and be a benefit to society not a burden,,

It's not the principle it's the money.