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Woman in Maine Thanks Bernie Sanders for $20 Inhaler That Used to Cost Her $300.
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I think there are things he wants that he knows won't ever happen but he pushes for them anyway. Focusing on 'taxing the rich' is never going to happen (IMHO). I think, removing loop holes, and making sure everyone pays there share is a much better fight, and achieves the same results. I'm sure there are other things we're not lined up on but that one jumps out.
So, you don't want to tax the rich? You seem to be misunderstanding something fundamental.
Making the rich pay their fair share would literally mean taxing them. Currently, they are able to get out of it with the loopholes. Removing the loopholes forces the rich to pay taxes.
The fact that you can't name things means, to me, that you haven't spent much time really thinking about it. So does the one item you cited.
I'm happy to continue this conversation when you have a solid position to speak from.
Where did I say that? Did you read my whole comment? Are you actively looking to argue?
I actually almost didn't reply knowing whatever I said would lead to exactly this.
Your right I'm not actively thinking about all of Bernies policies in 2024. 'tax the rich" will garner the support of the "not rich", you know the ones that don't pull the strings or have the power.
Your reply didn't cite a policy position he has after being asked which policy you disagree with.