Do you consider yourself more left or right wing?

[Chrkeller]

zorg1000 said:

Chrkeller said:

So I am happy to address the two bolded points.

1) technology.  back in the 50s community was strong because people went outside and talked with each other.  Today everyone is behind a screen and I think the sense of community isn't as strong, which makes it a challenge to sell community as a selling point.  

2) Honestly, I am not against adjustments.  Personally, I think all income should be taxed as ordinary income.  My issue with the left is "tax the rich."  What is rich?  How much are we going to tax them?  Honestly it comes off as Trump like to me, make claim with zero details (which isn't a plan) and claim it the best.    

1. That actually makes a lot of sense, since that time period people have become much more individualistic which could explain the mindset of “does this benefit me?” rather than “does this benefit society?”

2. I can’t speak for the “left” as a whole but my view on taxes is basically that the Bush & Trump cuts were a mistake and the Clinton era rates found a healthy balance that allowed us to have a budget surplus while also being able to increase spending on infrastructure, education, healthcare and create the Child Tax Credit.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/tax-cuts-are-primarily-responsible-for-the-increasing-debt-ratio/

With the exception of one time spending bills to combat the Great Recession & COVID-19, these tax cuts are responsible for 90% of the increase to the debt ratio. We had found the sweet spot of taxes rates that allowed for a balanced budget, the economy to thrive and continue to invest in things that help the working class……we threw that all away so rich people could get richer.

Agreed.  Clinton had a great balance and was fair.  Taxes were fine.  I'm happy to take on more taxes, when someone (like you did) provides what "tax the rich means."  Going back to the Clinton days is fair.  

Thanks for providing metrics not silly cartoons.