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Re:Stop Pretending You’re Not Rich by fivestar on Monday June 12, 2017 @11:57AM (#14538273)
That distinction is lost on me: Either you are voting to strip the wealth of people under the color of law or you aren't.
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Re:Stop Pretending You’re Not Rich by pjc50 on Monday June 12, 2017 @12:22PM (#14538478)
"All taxation is theft" is a ridiculous position which if implemented leaves you without a functioning society.

I can see that lots of Americans refuse to acknowledge the difference between different kinds of political systems, or look at Europe as it actually is. It's disappointing that even on HN people can't see past their prejudices.

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Re:Stop Pretending You’re Not Rich by fivestar on Tuesday June 13, 2017 @11:52AM (#14545706)
It's not ridiculous as a basis for policy. The idea that the money belongs to the government has to end.

I can't figure out "Europe as it actually is." I have concluded that peasants like to be ruled and cradle to grave socialism is what people clearly prefer despite the negative effects it has on real personal freedom.

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