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stopdiggin

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29. happen to agree with first poster

Reply to GP6971 (Reply #8)

Sat Dec 14, 2024, 02:23 AM

Dec 14

This is basically just blather - without any intent toward serious policy or legislation (or really even steps toward same..)
And, unfortunately - Bernie is known for this kind of shoot from the hip sort of nonsense. Making up a large part of the reason he's never really been regarded as a serious player. Could have done so much more ...

Predict that in 10 years AOC will be known as 5 times the politician - and hugely more influential along with it ...

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Bernie Sanders Proposes Taxing Income Over $1 Billion At 100% And Urges It's Time To Make 'Greedy Billionaires' Pay [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 13 OP

I'd be happy to see the highest ... Dave says Dec 13 #1

The highest bracket WAS 90%... dchill Dec 14 #23

One of the few politicians that I like and respect. Dave Bowman Dec 13 #2

Can we tax churches too while we're at it? Initech Dec 13 #3

I've always said all nonprofits too should pay taxes as well as churches. jimfields33 Dec 14 #13

Awww. That's so CUTE! dpibel Dec 14 #16

There is no difference in not paying taxes. jimfields33 Dec 14 #31

I like the idea but I don't think our big donors like Mark Cuban would go for it. jalan48 Dec 13 #4

1st post here andy_smalls Dec 13 #5

Welcome to DU. First post huh? GP6971 Dec 14 #8

They want pizza for a late night snack. Celerity Dec 14 #27

happen to agree with first poster stopdiggin Dec 14 #29

Depends on how income is defined. Disaffected Dec 14 #11

It not only is schtick relayerbob Dec 14 #19

Musk tried unsuccessfully to get a $50 billion compensation package at Tesla Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 14 #12

No one is getting paid that much. He's talking about wealth, not income. dgauss Dec 14 #14

You misunderstand. He is saying you tax any wealth over 1 billion in toto. Celerity Dec 14 #26

There are over 700 multi-billionaires in the country. mercuryblues Dec 14 #35

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Dec 14 #38

I would gladly loan Bernie mind control gear. usonian Dec 13 #6

Maybe not doable, but why not shift the Overton window left for a change? dgauss Dec 14 #7

And it isn't just about wealth inequality. It's about Ilsa Dec 14 #9

YES! Buddyzbuddy Dec 14 #10

Does anyone actually have an income of over a billion? Kaleva Dec 14 #15

No, and anyone who did ... relayerbob Dec 14 #18

Income tax over $1 billion relayerbob Dec 14 #17

Correct. Tax their estates when they die. Yavin4 Dec 14 #21

So, nationalize the stock market? relayerbob Dec 14 #22

Convert the shares to non-voting shares. Yavin4 Dec 14 #25

For some, even a small dose of reality is an overdose DFW Dec 14 #24

That won't work. They don't have income. They have assets. Use the estate tax. Yavin4 Dec 14 #20

F Yeah! byronius Dec 14 #28

If Sanders is serious about going after corporations he should support Elizabeth Warren . Tell people to follow JI7 Dec 14 #30

When the crooks are all flocking to Mar-A-Shithole to kiss the ring... Initech Dec 14 #32

What a Good Idea, But... MineralMan Dec 14 #33

Bernie is just being Bernie Mosby Dec 14 #34

How long before Dems get the blame it never happens? nini Dec 14 #36

Bernie Sanders should run for Senate someday and make it a reality Blue_Tires Dec 14 #37

LOL betsuni Dec 14 #40

That headline is as far as it will go. Oopsie Daisy Dec 14 #39