The most successful social democracies actually have significantly flatter taxes than the US. IMO, overly progressive taxes are the reason why nobody gives a sh

The most successful social democracies actually have significantly flatter taxes than the US. IMO, overly progressive taxes are the reason why nobody gives a shit that the government is so inefficient at spending money. Those who benefit the most from government services aren't paying for the waste, and the rich either are privileged enough not to care or become overly antagonist towards the government altogether.