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> I actually believe I should be taxed more, even thought I'm far from the 1%. This only makes sense if BG had an efficient govt that wouldn't steal your money
by alt_f4 7y ago
> I actually believe I should be taxed more, even thought I'm far from the 1%.
This only makes sense if BG had an efficient govt that wouldn't steal your money. The reverse is very much true, so this is a mistake. If it happens, you should try to fight it, as that money will just go into the pockets of state-connected oligarchs.
- dimitar 7y agoBG has problems, but it is not a kleptocracy.
- alt_f4 7y agoFor example, all infrastructure contracts are rewarded to a select few companies. These companies charge outrageous rates, building highways and bridges etc. at some of the highest rates per km in the EU, all the while these roads end up with significant technical problems just 2-3 years into exploitation, due to poor work and, more importantly, the use of lower quality than the spec materials (outright fraud), all the while paying workers 500EU / month. Based on my research, I'd estimate around 60-70% of the construction costs are theft. Or do you want to talk about the fact that BG fuel prices are about the same as all other eastern EU countries, all the while, BG has the lowest fuel tax rates and the same (or lower) VAT, thus more money goes into Lukoil and gas station monopolies than anywhere else. You are very uninformed.
- alt_f4 7y ago*rewarded = awarded