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If a “Tax the Rich” party was created:

What do you think it’s platform should be?

Would it need a social agenda?

What conditions would be necessary for you to vote for it?


I originally posted to politics@... but was removed (I guess because not a link)

https://lemmy.today/post/25296202

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[–] blaggle42@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

I was going to reply to: lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.works. - but couldn't because of the removing by the mod, so I'll post it here:


I'm not sure about this. Because if the Democrats are winning by large margins, it means they are in some way either representing the will of the people, or providing a viable alternative.

The reason I want a "Tax the Rich" party is because the Democrats are not representing my will or providing a viable alternative to the Republicans. I personally believe, that if the billionaires were taxed out of existence, and the to 10% were taxed to never become a billionaire, the entire nation would be function better, no matter where you are on the political spectrum.

I also believe that most people see the excess of Musk and realize that his abilities to control military assets (Starlink), to influence our government, and to live, seemingly outside of the law and any consequences of any of his actions - I believe they see this excess and understand he should not exist.

I have no faith the democrats will perform any required changes, even if they won the mid terms in a landslide. Nor do I believe they want to, I believe they are all rich.