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0 pointsitishappy2y ago0 comments

Sounds like you're already aware of the pain points. Is there some reason to expect the issues you mention are not addressable?

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ad404b8a372f2b92y ago· 3 in thread

You tell me, that's what I'm asking.

itishappyOP2y ago

Not an economist, but I can't imagine so. You seem to think different, that's why I'm turning it around. Am I off base?

ad404b8a372f2b92y ago

You are. I'm trying to understand the problem and solution space.

- From the perspective of a communist, it's clear.

- From the perspective of a libertarian, it's clear.

- From the perspective of people who want to stay within the bounds of capitalism but would like to have some way to curtail inequality, a group to which I belong, it's not clear.

If you're of the same beliefs but are unable to present and defend a specific solution to address the problems presented, as I am, you should welcome those questions.

itishappyOP2y ago

I'm of the same beliefs, but I think the situation is pretty clear: tax loopholes allow capital gains to go untaxed. You mentioned two specific issues that seem straightforward to my unknowledgeable self, and I do not understand the complications you originally mentioned with regards to "allowing the rewards to be commensurate with the risks, rewarding people who work harder and have more qualifications, and preserving ownership."

I'm not trying to fight you, I'm unclear on where you're unclear and trying to understand.

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ad404b8a372f2b92y ago· 3 in thread

You tell me, that's what I'm asking.

itishappyOP2y ago

Not an economist, but I can't imagine so. You seem to think different, that's why I'm turning it around. Am I off base?

ad404b8a372f2b92y ago

You are. I'm trying to understand the problem and solution space.

- From the perspective of a communist, it's clear.

- From the perspective of a libertarian, it's clear.

- From the perspective of people who want to stay within the bounds of capitalism but would like to have some way to curtail inequality, a group to which I belong, it's not clear.

If you're of the same beliefs but are unable to present and defend a specific solution to address the problems presented, as I am, you should welcome those questions.

itishappyOP2y ago

I'm of the same beliefs, but I think the situation is pretty clear: tax loopholes allow capital gains to go untaxed. You mentioned two specific issues that seem straightforward to my unknowledgeable self, and I do not understand the complications you originally mentioned with regards to "allowing the rewards to be commensurate with the risks, rewarding people who work harder and have more qualifications, and preserving ownership."

I'm not trying to fight you, I'm unclear on where you're unclear and trying to understand.

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