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I think this is a great solution. Raise some revenue. Tax the rich more. (not being sarcastic, we need more tax money coming in) I didn't say 'eat them', just

by budman1 2mo ago

I think this is a great solution. Raise some revenue. Tax the rich more. (not being sarcastic, we need more tax money coming in) I didn't say 'eat them', just reach into their pocket and extract more (double? sure...) At the same time, pull back on the spending. Or maybe even pull back on the growth in spending. No need to go to a full Doge; rather just pull it back a bit. Why we can't do this, I am flummoxed.

exceptione 2mo ago
> Why we can't do this Because 'we' = the electorate, not the selectorate. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selectorate_theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selectorate_theory>.
krapp 2mo ago
Because Americans have been conditioned to view taxation as theft and Communism and they'll defend the right of the wealthy to keep every penny they have.