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This view on billionaires brawling is dead on:
Aug 16, 2023 at 12:00amWeb
Show threadSage SharpAug 16, 2023
@JohnSullivan Commentry on rich folks (now with more alt text)
Show threaddr elmyraAug 16, 2023
@sphakos @JohnSullivan thank you for alt text!
Show threadberetisAug 16, 2023
@sphakos yes, they should be taxed for sure. Next you need governments that will use those funds efficiently for purposes that benefit society. Sadly, its a hard thing to chew on :/
Show threadZZ BottomAug 16, 2023
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Show threadCassandrichAug 16, 2023
@JohnSullivan I have no desire to see it but I'd be happy with at least one of the possible outcomes.
Show threadGeoff CampbellAug 16, 2023

@JohnSullivan
I know this is not likely to be a popular note, but you do know that Musk paid $11 billion in tax in 2021?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59732935

Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.

BBC News
Show threadBjörn 🌸 StarkimarmAug 16, 2023
@JohnSullivan
I'd actually like to see both.
Show threadNow with 16kAug 16, 2023
@Starkimarm @JohnSullivan Giant novelty tax bills hand out directly after the match would do it.
Show threadJeff GriggAug 16, 2023

@JohnSullivan

We have decades of experience (since the world wars) of a progressive tax system producing good social results.

But we have embraced a regressive tax system instead.

Show threadKristopher BrowneAug 16, 2023
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Show threadʕ•ᴥ•ʔAug 16, 2023
@JohnSullivan Why not both?
Show threadphpandcigarsAug 16, 2023
@JohnSullivan Why can’t we have both?
Show threadKristFistAug 16, 2023
@JohnSullivan #iH8Sports #breadUndcircuses #ENDTHEFED
Show threadexcited for the mastodon riseAug 20, 2023

@JohnSullivan ok, but why not both?

I mean, probably wouldn't watch, but enjoy the possibility of injuries.