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In reply to the discussion: Why do we tolerate mega-wealth? [View all]joeglow3
(6,228 posts)57. The truth as you make it up.
Are you claiming the US is not one of only a handful of countries that tax worldwide income? Are you claiming the US does not have the highest tax rates in the world? Are you claiming the vast majority of companies pay next to zero in taxes?
It would be nice to guage your understanding of the current tax environment.
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Social conditioning in regards to capitalism and the American identity.
go west young man
Mar 2014
#1
But we didnt' used to "allow" it. The tax rate was very high on the wealthy
mountain grammy
Mar 2014
#42
Because enough of us think we'll have that much wealth "someday" to carry it on
Recursion
Mar 2014
#3
News flash: actual politicians are as disappointing to third way activists as they are to liberal
Recursion
Mar 2014
#33
sorry I totally missed your point .. What has 3D printers got to do with anything? unless
srican69
Mar 2014
#45
The Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks Own And Control The Politicians That Own And Control Us
cantbeserious
Mar 2014
#32
And, the Bill Gates Foundation is trying to dismantle public education...
WhaTHellsgoingonhere
Mar 2014
#49