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Mr.Bee

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1. I have literally been saying this since Reagan!

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sat Feb 21, 2026, 09:37 AM

Saturday

Trying to dispel this notion 'TAXES ARE BAD'.

Taxes are the CONTRIBUTION you make to this country.

The government NEVER says they don't need more money,
or everyone would get a tax cut!

No, the government always needs the same amount of revenue to operate.

So it's NEVER a tax cut, It's a TAX SHIFT.

IT shifts the billionaires' and millionaires' tax burden onto YOU!

It just is never presented that way.

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A Norwegian explaining how their tax rate compares to the USA's. [View all] Swede Saturday OP

I have literally been saying this since Reagan! Mr.Bee Saturday #1

And if we paid the tax rate that Bettie Saturday #3

Forwarding & posting on social media. KS Toronado Saturday #2

I did that on my FB timeline. The responses have been very positive. ProudMNDemocrat Saturday #11

The GOP solution is to force European countries Johonny Saturday #4

It's sad that so many American Citizens have no idea how deep that 2x4 board is rammed up their asses. chouchou Saturday #5

Norway funds most of those programs with a 25% VAT MichMan Saturday #6

Hmmm lonely bird Saturday #8

I get what you are saying. But most States already have a VAT. They just call it "Sales Tax", and that is accepted KPN Saturday #12

State sales tax of 6% is a lot different than 25% MichMan Saturday #13

We pay a hell of a lot more for healthcare and college IronLionZion Saturday #7

The US ctizens won't go for it, it makes too much sense. BigmanPigman Saturday #9

I posted this photo on my FB timeline. ProudMNDemocrat Saturday #10