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This doesn't seem to make much sense: You're against a policy because someone lied and didn't implement it when they said they would? You can be for taxing the
by guerrilla 5y ago
This doesn't seem to make much sense: You're against a policy because someone lied and didn't implement it when they said they would? You can be for taxing the rich and against people who do otherwise simultaneously.
- macinjosh 5y agoI think the point is that beyond total and complete global totalitarianism there isn't a great way for any government to truly tax the rich to the extent desired because there were always be another safe haven for it overseas.
- guerrilla 5y ago> there isn't a great way for any government to truly tax the rich The burden of proof is on you then. For you to be able to say that, you'd have to enumerate all possibilities and then provide evidence why each wouldn't work. In the meantime, it seems obvious things could be better without needing to be perfect.
- Mulpze15 5y agoIt is harder and harder for US persons to put their money abroad. All foreign banks must declare US Persons to the US authorities. I am sure some figure out ways, but you have to go in dodgier places. This is a new development is the last 10-20 years, so there is progress. It should help people trust the system is getting fairer. If one is against taxes, and uses lack of enforcement as a reason, I smell dishonesty.
- syops 5y agoCan't you make it expensive to move money overseas by taxing such moves?