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Suffice it to say, when taxes were higher, we lived within our means. It would happen again, if the rich paid more, because they are also the ones that have the most influence on government. They would be watching what the other guy gets, instead of saying "you get your piece as long as I get mine."

joeyjojojunior says

why do you consider this business friendly

that's what you asked and that's my answer, you can look up the details of his tax plan for the reasons why it is business friendly.

so did you look? tell us why it is not business friendly.

"that's what you asked and that's my answer, you can look up the details of his tax plan for the reasons why it is business friendly.
so did you look? tell us why it is not business friendly."

Of course it's business friendly. Or more specifically, it's business owner friendly. But, it won't create any jobs.

Quigley says

I think another bracket should be created for million+ earners at 40%. Then we could call it good.

Agreed

Tenpoundbass says

Trump is ver reactionary, he listens to his constituency.

Yes, he does. It just so happens that his constituency consists of billionaires.

tr6 says

with no trickle down happening.

Trickle down economics worked great, it's just that it all tricked down to Mexico, China, etc.

tr6 says

Why, I am paying into it,

Legally mandated ponzi scheme.

tr6 says

I don't want to wait till 70 to start taking money out.

Neither does anyone else, but we all can't retire at 50 or we will end up like Greece.