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    The 90 percent is a marginal rate, not a raw rate. It means that wealth after a certain amount is taxed. That could be tens of millions or more.

    We had very high marginal rates in the twentieth century and also a very strong economy. It worked.

    Capitalism tempered with social programs and regulation can work. That's what the social democracies do, right?

    Capitalism must be regulated so it doesn't descend into what we now have, the fascist oligarchic system.

    The right has been lying to Americans my whole life. They sold us the supply-side myth which had already failed in the early 20th century. I don't know why we fell for it.

    Charismatic actor Reagan?

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    The 90 percent is a marginal rate, not a raw rate. It means that wealth after a certain amount is taxed. That could be tens of millions or more.

    We had very high marginal rates in the twentieth century and also a very strong economy. It worked.

    Capitalism tempered with social programs and regulation can work. That's what the social democracies do, right?

    Capitalism must be regulated so it doesn't descend into what we now have, the fascist oligarchic system.

    The right has been lying to Americans my whole life. They sold us the supply-side myth which had already failed in the early 20th century. I don't know why we fell for it.

    Charismatic actor Reagan?
    Charismatic ... hmm, not sure really, he was tapping into the festering boil of authoritarianism so intrinsic to the right. I saw it happen real time and it was alarming.
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    I saw it too. I tried to ask my family about it. They had stars in their eyes.

    "That could never happen here. This is America!"

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    This is America!"

    Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k4pMTsa1Kw



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    “El revolucionario: te meteré la bota en el culo"

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    I was waiting with bated breath for that 'back to topic' sign.
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    Elon is so typical. He got gobs of government money to help his ventures.

    And now he doesn't want people to get government funding.

    Typical ass. Not special at all.

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    Elon is so typical. He got gobs of government money to help his ventures.

    And now he doesn't want people to get government funding.

    Typical ass. Not special at all.
    Agreed, I really don't get it ... Ego, not spirit talking. No one is perfect, not even Elon Musk.
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    I liked the melting orange one better.

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    I liked the melting orange one better.
    Here you go...


    = DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR =

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    That smirk he wears is just like one my Dad would put on his face at his worst moments. My mother put a stop to whatever crap he was up to when wearing that visage.

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    That smirk he wears is just like one my Dad would put on his face at his worst moments. My mother put a stop to whatever crap he was up to when wearing that visage.
    But, but, but, he's melting! And he's orange! (Actually, it's more a kind of yellow, but it's the closest I could find. )
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    I like the candle. Looks like beeswax.

    Does the hair remain after he melts, like the broom of the Wicked Witch?

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    I like the candle. Looks like beeswax.

    Does the hair remain after he melts, like the broom of the Wicked Witch?
    I don't think so. It was already fake to begin with.
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