I would argue, based on chatting to some of the artists I have met over the years, that Artists will create Art regardless of wealthy patronage. Wealthy patrona

I would argue, based on chatting to some of the artists I have met over the years, that Artists will create Art regardless of wealthy patronage. Wealthy patronage is nice of course, but the will, the need and the want to create art is primary motivator for Artists. In the same way, that those who have an urge to start businesses, are not prevented to start business in countries with high taxation. Skyscrapers are a cool engineering feat. But, have you been to Europe? where there are not many skyscrapers, but amazing cities... I take issue however, with the term "globalist neoliberal Democrats" as if the Democrats are the only people who favor global trade? And if people pay taxes collectively, why should there not be returns? (Such as food stamps, etc) Otherwise, there wold be zero need for any tax over 5% for anybody, right?