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Thom Hartmann Jun 2, 2023

Amazing things happened in America the last time we taxed billionaires at 90%. It’s an incredible story that every American should know!

https://hartmannreport.com/p/what-happens-when-you-tax-billionaires-fa3

What Happens When You Tax Billionaires at 90 Percent?

We did it before, and the result was the creation of the world’s first and largest middle class and a level of peace and prosperity that held its own until Ronald Reagan took a meat-axe to it…

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@ThomHartmann Yes, the top marginal tax bracket can be raised in Congress. But, the accumulated wealth isn't going anywhere and they will continue to buy politicians. Until amendments are passed that overturn Citizens United and that businesses and corporations are not people, politicians will continue to be bought and do the bidding of the wealthy.