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All those riches are taken back as taxes. So while it sounds like europeans are rich it’s just on paper. But they take comfort in projecting their own status on
by gumballindie 4y ago
All those riches are taken back as taxes. So while it sounds like europeans are rich it’s just on paper. But they take comfort in projecting their own status on similarly poor people from parts of europe that are developing faster but are bit behind since you know they only recently became free. It’s hilarious to observe and funny in a sad way.
- rsynnott 4y agoI would bet on this being more of a cultural preference thing. In Ireland, which would have broadly similar incomes to the wealthier continental European countries, you see quite a lot of Apple watches, but, yeah, they do seem much less popular in, say, Germany.
- jd96 4y agoFar better to live in a low tax, failed state with extreme economic inequality. At least we’ve got Apple Watches, am I right?
- mardifoufs 4y agoYou are describing most European countries though, minus the low taxes part. (I say this as a non american, so not really biaised in that way)
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- vultour 4y agoDepending on your circumstances, yes.
- jd96 4y agoCircumstances can change real quick. One of the benefits of contributing to society is that, if that happens, you won't find yourself on the streets.