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Re:How People Get Rich Now by random314 on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @02:42AM (#26788849)
You do realize that a wealth tax of 1% on 5% gain is basically a 20% tax on idle asset appreciation. American middle class pays 1% property tax on their primary asset without flinching.

It is not applying taxes on income. There is a separate tax for it - it is called income tax. A tax cut friendly premier repealing tax laws means nothing. France did not implode in the decades it had a wealth tax. Its not like the USA with a rapidly declining middle class is a fine counter example.

And why are you so hurt at the thought of a 20% tax on asset appreciation on the idle rich? No one really gives a shit.

Re:How People Get Rich Now by aerosmile on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @02:52AM (#26788905)
I come here to learn and hopefully also share some insights with others. I thought you were genuinely trying to teach me something, which is why I engaged with you. But justifying sloppy arguments with "no one really gives a shit" doesn't really do it for me.
Re:How People Get Rich Now by random314 on Wednesday April 14, 2021 @02:27AM (#26803628)
Does learning for you involve responding with

1. Lol

2. You do realize

3. Pretending to be the only person who understands algebra

If so, I thought you must be made of thicker skin; able to take what you dish out. My adoption of your style might not do it for you, but no one really gives a shit.