Yeah, yeah, we get it. You're the only real libertarian in the world and the only person who actually believes what they say.
And yes, most libertarians are fucking liars because libertarianism was always a dogwhistle of a hate movement in capitalist clothing - the true believers were just the marks for the con.
Originally Posted by Marjane Satrapi
That's simply a lie on your part.
Then again, I don't really expect much else from you.
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No, most so-called libertarians found themselves cheering on a fascist asshat in Trump.
They were liars.
Trump opposed literally all the concepts of libertarianism.
You attempted to equate a wealth tax above $50m (enough money for multiple houses) as the same as a 99% tax on $50k (enough money to starve to death). I'd say you deliberately misunderstood.
Edit: I say 99%, but you really used 100% first, just to make it absolutely clear that you were full of shit.
It's funny though. When you don't respond he'll just make shit up about you. It's a device to prod you onto engaging him.
No, you said it's not punishment, and I simply pointed out how it can definitely be punishment.
Do you care to amend your shitty argument?
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As opposed to simply talking shit about other posters?
Do you know what irony is?
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I'm saying I expect some fucking evidence.
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You made a claim, I simply pointed out that your claim is false.
Do you want to go back and read what you typed?
"Taxation is not punishment."
So, are you standing by that statement?
Libertarianism has always been more about a belief system that embraces denial of facts, but insists upon a lack of conviction when government assistance is needed or given. Has any libertarian refused money given out? No more than Ayn Rand did when she wanted assistance. It's a grand hypocrisy overall.
I remember calling for slow, small changes, remember?
Man, you guys must really be in a pickle over those regulations in Texas that require Tesla to send cars out of state, then back in.
Maybe you should make Musk pay for it, personally.
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It's the support of individual liberty, limited government, and the free markets.
Fuck Ayn Rand, she's a tosser.
Yes, I sure said taxation isn't punishment. Why would I change that argument? Starving people to death is punishment. Forcing people out of their homes into the street is punishment. That's what your proposal would do. Do you care to stop misconstruing the argument at hand? That a tax on wealth over $50m doesn't force people into the street and starve them to death?
How much more should they pay?
The Propublica article you presented was SPECIFICALLY ABOUT WEALTH.
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Great, since taxation isn't punishment, then even a 100% taxation isn't punishment. Or, are you unaware of what you typed?
With such a proposal, do you simply keep taxing that6 wealth, until they fall below $50 million? I assume that wealth tax is annual... right?