Originally Posted by
Stumplicker
Mexico might pay for it. They're paying for our wall and all. Maybe they're feeling charitable. For real though, the answer is obvious. It's just unspoken. Nobody ever points out the downsides in politics. Like how everybody always points at Sweden saying "Look! They have all these wonderful services! College is FREE and healthcare for all!" but leave out "and they only have 52% income tax!". For reference, US income tax ranges between I believe 0 and 27%, with the average probably way closer to the former. To pick on Sweden again for another example, when the pro-gun lobby was pointing at them saying "look, they all have assault rifles!" but neglected to point out that they were issued for their militia in lieu of having a large standing army, and while they had rifles, they had no ammunition for those rifles because every round is tightly controlled and only available at ranges.
One of the common themes has been to tax the rich. If you taxed the top 3% 100%, it wouldn't be enough. No, you're going to have to also tax the middle class and poor for this sort of thing. A lot. If you're someone that is constantly sick or injury prone, you're happy. If you aren't, then it will fucking suck.
Also, that is Switzerland with the assault rifles. Sweden has conscription at all times though. Enjoy your freedoms there!
Last edited by Gelston; 12-27-2018 at 07:06 AM.
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