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I was wondering if your desire for discussion was sincere

I'm not talking about who is the worst. I'm not interested in your diversionary argument. Both are bad

So how much more of our tax revenue should the top 10% of earners be paying, if 75% isn't enough?

neither party cares about our deficits and debt on this issue, they're all the same

So, we began with the point that the top 10% were paying 70 (it looks like it's 75%). Where do you think it should be?

We started talking about fair share. Now you are pivoting to increasing tax rates for the wealthy, along with taxing their wealth? Pick one, if you'd like, and I'm happy to discuss that with you. But when you're a fart in a frying pan, it's really difficult. Our tax system is a graduated one, where if you earn more, you pay a higher %. Additionally, as you earn more, most deductions are phased out so you don't even get those. Following is a link to the Tax Foundations most recent analysis. It's got some interesting data for you to consider. It supports the fact that most of the taxes are paid by the wealthy AND at a higher effective rate. LINK

Sure, so how much of our tax burden to you want the wealthiest earners to pay. Obviously higher than 70%. What do you think it should be?

agree Well, everyone is using the tax code that exists. The top 5% of earners pay 61% of the taxes. The top 10% pay 71%. Where do you want to take these?

So you don't think we're spending enough?

I'm curious what you and others here are most concerned with. Many highlight the growing deficits, and debt. And at the same time are being quite critical of the cuts in spending. Would you rather have greater debt and no cuts?

what makes you think the able bodies on medicaid vote for repubs?

you said "killing off your voter base"

illegals can't vote

...wants the govt to control you, birth to grave!!! ...wants the govt to control you, birth to grave

tax cuts happen when we quit spending money

Oh, the shades of grey defense. IMO that is " ignoring the law".

Yeah, I stated it's a sad story. Or perhaps the better way of saying it is that it's unfortunate. And rather than arguing the differences between a green card and a visa, the point is that both come with requirements while in America. Thanks for acknowledging that he is the one responsible for meeting those requirements. Like so many issues, this one comes down to (1) changing the laws or (2) ignoring the laws.

While a sad story, who is responsible for his visa status?

Because the line goes on forever and it's a very "safe" place to be for a very long time. I disagree with your opinion that deporting anyone that is in the USA illegally is inhumane.

Are you assuming there aren't any "bad" ones waiting in line? It seems pretty clear to me that the feds policy is to focus on the bad ones. If there are other illegals that have skipped their court hearing, are you good deporting them too?

You seem to be painting them all with the same brush?

Personally, I'm praying that the Biden/Harris ignorance won't cost us!

It's nuanced, right?

This is gold! I love it.

So, in your opinion our constitution applies to every person across the globe? It obviously applies to the citizens of our country. Tell me you understand that, please. Please tell me you comprehend that