This is a subverse designed to encourage adult discussion spanning the entirety of the political spectrum. All are welcome, from Libertarians to Authoritarians, Democrats to Republicans, An Caps to Anarchists, Socialists to Fascists to Communists, Green, Blue, Black, White, Purple with Yellow Polka dots, whatever color, persuasion, or affiliation, this is a place for you to post your thoughts, articles, and engage in discussion meant to foster understanding.
Politics is best when we try to avoid personal attacks, limits on discussion, censorship, trolling, shilling, racism, homophobia, antisemitism, or any other forms of bigotry and malfeasance.
Election 2020 Politics Sticky
Politics 2017 Christmas Theme sticky
Nov 2016 sticky on new CSS
This subverse belongs to the community of users. Users are invited to post meta-threads about v/politics and I will gladly sticky them. @flyawayhigh
Use the "Report Spam" link to report spam and someone will review the report. J-mods have the ability to remove duplicate noncommercial spam.
v/politics is for all politics.
v/uspolitics is for US politics only.
v/worldpolitics is for international or non-US politics.
v/politicalnews is dedicated to virtually censor-free politics and news
v/news is for news around the world.
v/usnews is for domestic news only.
view the rest of the comments →
[–] AnonymousCrowdMember 1 point 4 points 5 points (+5|-1) ago
Unless you happen to belong to the "one percent", Bernie isn't really after your wallet. The article itself talks about him going after the MULTI-millionaires and BILLIONAIRES. Also, I should point out that under Dwight Eisenhower the tax rates on the one percent were FAR higher than anything that is being proposed today. If the Republicans are truly so eager to return to the 1950s, why are they against returning to the tax rates of the 1950s?
[–] brother_tempus 2 points -1 points 1 point (+1|-2) ago
Trying to rationalize Bermis plan of theft because he is only going after a few people instead of everyone is morally dishonest
Besides as we see with socialism, the rich leave and the rest get their wallets picked
[–] [deleted] ago (edited ago)
[–] AnonymousCrowdMember 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Of those to whom much is given, much is required. With great power comes great responsibility. There are many ways to say it, but the point is that those who have profited the most are the people who are most in debt to society, and they have a moral imperative to give back.
We live on a finite planet with limited resources, and those who would hoard them are morally wrong. Gluttony does not just apply to food. It would not have been possible for the rich to acquire their wealth without using the infrastructure that was paid for by the people of the nation.
You may see Bernie Sanders policies as "theft", but I see them as your moral duty. Those who aren't rich are already doing their part. The fact that the rich have been avoided their responsibility does not make it wrong to demand they start fulfilling their end of the bargain.