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re: I'd be interested to hear everyone's opinions of a national sales tax...
Posted on 1/29/23 at 4:35 pm to Aubie Spr96
Posted on 1/29/23 at 4:35 pm to Aubie Spr96
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Penalizes consumption and rewards savers.
There are millions in this country who cannot afford the basic levels of consumption required to live. They can’t be “savers.” This would drive them below survival.
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Posted on 1/29/23 at 4:48 pm to TBoy
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This would drive them below survival.
How?
It doesn't eliminate food stamps or section 8.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 4:59 pm to TBoy
quote:I suppose they could start doing those "jobs Americans won't do." But, they'll still get their tens of thousands in benefits every year, sales tax or not.
There are millions in this country who cannot afford the basic levels of consumption required to live. They can’t be “savers.” This would drive them below survival
Posted on 1/29/23 at 8:54 pm to TBoy
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There are millions in this country who cannot afford the basic levels of consumption required to live. They can’t be “savers.” This would drive them below survival.
So they are saving under the current system?
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How much do you currently have in your savings account? For nearly a third of average Americans, this number is $100 or less.
LINK
Maybe it’s time to start rewarding saving and not consuming. The people you are worried about will adjust their spending and lifestyles accordingly.
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