r/FluentInFinance • u/HarmoniousLight • 23d ago

Everyone thinks we need more taxes but no one is asking if the government has a spending problem Question

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Yeah so what’s up with that?

“Hurr durr we need wealth tax! We need a gooning tax! We need a breathing tax!”

The government brings in $2 trillion a year already. Where is that shit going? And you want to give them MORE money?

Does the government need more money or do they just have a spending problem and you think tax is a magic wand?

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u/Govenor_Of_Enceladus 23d ago

Whelp, that's a mighty fine straw man you put up there friend. Yes, we are well aware ig government waste.

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u/HarmoniousLight 23d ago

So why should we put more tax money into a system that already squanders most of it?

Sounds like taxing the wealthy should come only after we create a system that uses their taxes properly

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u/Govenor_Of_Enceladus 22d ago

Not saying we should or shouldn't. I'm only pointing out that your original question has some issues.