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Fair point—no one’s expecting billionaires to swoop in like knights in shining armor and fix everyone’s problems. Even if they’re taxed at the same rate as the rest of us and loopholes get closed, how much of that actually trickles down to help everyday people? It’s a nice idea, but the government doesn’t exactly have the best track record of using extra revenue to make life noticeably better for the average person.No where did anyone say billionaires should fix anyone's problems they have said they should be taxed at the same rate as the rest of us.
Not able to hide billions in off shore accounts and off set profits through multiple entities.
classic 'money, power, and bending the knee' debate. Honestly, whether it’s Elon, Joe, or anyone else, it’s probably less about 'seeing the light' and more about reading the room—and by 'room,' I mean whatever serves their wallets and influence. They’re not bending the knee—they’re just shifting pieces on the board to keep winning the game.Do you think Joe and Elon’s about face on Trump was seeing the light, or money, power and bending they knee.
If you like anagrams here’s one
Lone Skum
Ah, @SAW always the anarchist poet with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Punch down, hound dog? Nah, just pointing out that life’s a game, and some of us are better at playing the hand we’re dealt than crying over the cards. But hey, if throwing sarcastic memes and buzzwords like ‘freedumb’ makes you feel better, who am I to stop you?Yeah it’s amazing how that decision of choosing your parents shapes your life. Punch down hound dog.
AND you’re up in arms about property prices. Cry me a river, the only thing that will change that is an international sourced calamity.
Aussies will revolt if we change our housing system, we’re all too invested. 800K mortgage till your 70s, mmmm sounds like slavery dressed up as freedumb.
PS Your billionaires want to pay more tax meme really convinced me. Now reporting live from Davos we have our socialist reporter Hound Doggie.
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Do you not watch politicians continually saying we don't have the money to pay teachers more, nurses, paramedics or build better hospitals, schools, roads or any infrastructure.Fair point—no one’s expecting billionaires to swoop in like knights in shining armor and fix everyone’s problems. Even if they’re taxed at the same rate as the rest of us and loopholes get closed, how much of that actually trickles down to help everyday people? It’s a nice idea, but the government doesn’t exactly have the best track record of using extra revenue to make life noticeably better for the average person.
Yeah, hiding billions offshore and dodging taxes through shady setups isn’t right, and that should be addressed. But let’s not pretend that fixing the tax system is going to magically solve inequality or make things easier for most of us. The system itself is built to favor those who already have wealth—it’s not just about taxes; it’s about power, connections, and influence.
At the end of the day, I’m all for fairness, but I’d rather see focus on actual reforms that help people—better housing policies, healthcare, education—rather than just assuming taxing billionaires more is a silver bullet.
Can you please explain this part?There is literally 10s of billions of dollars being stolen from the Australian people by these billionaires.
Which part? The tax system that allows it to happen or how much they have not paid?Can you please explain this part?
People like you who just simply accept the fact you a considered nothing more that a tool by the elite to be used as they see fit are the reason a broken system will not be changed.classic 'money, power, and bending the knee' debate. Honestly, whether it’s Elon, Joe, or anyone else, it’s probably less about 'seeing the light' and more about reading the room—and by 'room,' I mean whatever serves their wallets and influence. They’re not bending the knee—they’re just shifting pieces on the board to keep winning the game.
As for the anagram, ‘Lone Skum’ is a good laugh, but isn’t it ironic how the guy everyone loves to hate also happens to stay three steps ahead of the crowd? Say what you will about him, but he knows how to keep us talking—and that’s his real superpower.
Ah, @SAW always the anarchist poet with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Punch down, hound dog? Nah, just pointing out that life’s a game, and some of us are better at playing the hand we’re dealt than crying over the cards. But hey, if throwing sarcastic memes and buzzwords like ‘freedumb’ makes you feel better, who am I to stop you?
And yeah, I’m ‘up in arms’ about property prices—because unlike you, I’m not sitting back, pretending that cynicism counts as insight. You call it slavery, but it’s a system we’ve all been navigating for decades. Some of us adapt, some of us complain, and some, like you, craft Davos fantasies about billionaires while ignoring the fact that life isn’t black and white.
But thanks for the socialist reporter gig idea. I’ll send you a postcard from Davos—maybe I’ll even ask Elon what it’s like to live rent-free in your head. Cheers, mate!
Im confused, you said they are stealing billions of dollars from Australian people and now youre talking about tax, then you link the IRS not the ATO. The only the your claim is true, is if you believe that all personal property belongs to the government.Which part? The tax system that allows it to happen or how much they have not paid?
Australia is no different.The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing.www.propublica.org
the way he goes on about "a broken system" the only answer would be if all property was owned by the stateIm confused, you said they are stealing billions of dollars from Australian people and now youre talking about tax, then you link the IRS not the ATO. The only the your claim is true, is if you believe that all personal property belongs to the government.
that of course is the end goal of the left.the way he goes on about "a broken system" the only answer would be if all property was owned by the state
Not paying tax is considered a crime! Sorry I should of said commiting tax crimes against the Australian public but stealing was shorter.Im confused, you said they are stealing billions of dollars from Australian people and now youre talking about tax, then you link the IRS not the ATO. The only the your claim is true, is if you believe that all personal property belongs to the government.
I don't follow the UFC/MMA but every one of his opponents were dropped by his one signature punch. Makes me wonder what sorta DC's he's fighting. How can you go into the ring 'n not watch out for that. In some cases he even feels out his opponent before he sends it..
Guy had plenty of practice in the pubs before the ring I think. I don't follow the UFC either, atleast not for a long time. Roy Nelson was always good to watch and could take a beating by all them horse eating steroid munchers. Humble as too..I don't follow the UFC/MMA but every one of his opponents were dropped by his one signature punch. Makes me wonder what sorta DC's he's fighting. How can you not go into the ring 'n not watch out for that. In some cases he even feels out his opponent before he sends it..
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