(04-07-2016, 10:17 PM)navyasw02 Wrote: So I can understand the hatred for the rich on an economic and social level because it's emotionally tied to the haves/have nots. If you take a step back and think about how it is politicized you have to take into account a few fundamental facts:
1. Hating the rich doesnt make poor people any less poor
2. Removing assets from the rich doesnt make poor people less poor
3. Raising taxes on the rich doesnt make rich people less rich or poor people less poor
3a. Raising taxes on rich just gives the government more money to waste
3b. The rich will find tax loopholes or shelters because they have the means and resources to do so
4. Hatred towards the rich/taxation/etc could potentially reduce the amount the rich give to charity, research, educational endowments, etc
5. The definition of rich will decrease until the wrong people are defined as "rich", making more people poor
Well, you are really onto something Navy when you mention about how this issue has been "politicized". The politicalization of this issue has been perfected by Obama/Sanders. They are the ultimate political operators when it comes to "divide and conquer" strategy which is what this issue is about. Do not unite, divide. Have & have nots. Rich & Poor. Wall Street & Main Street. That has been the theme of his entire administration. They have it---you don't--they are to blame, lets take it from them.
Agree with #1
Agree with #2
Disagree with #2
Agree with #3a
Disagree with #3b is a rational tax policy is put in place by a rational government
Agree with #4
Not sure I understand #5
BTW: Can you articulate a bit more why you "understand" the hatred toward the rich? What is your understanding?