The most amazing – or perhaps frightening – part of this video is listening to Obama say he supports higher tax rates even if they damage the economy so much that the government doesn’t collect any additional revenue. Wow.
Please share widely. We need to educate people so they do not get seduced by the politics of hate and envy.
[...] penalize success with high tax rates. I’ve explained why this is economically misguided in a video on class-warfare tax policy, but it’s also worth pointing out that a simple and fair tax system like the flat tax makes [...]
[...] previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] Contributors A Debate Between John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama by Dan Mitchell Here’s a clever video produced by the Winston Group, comparing the tax policies of two Democratic Presidents. Having previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] September 8, 2010 by Dan Mitchell Here’s a clever video produced by the Winston Group, comparing the tax policies of two Democratic Presidents. Having previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] growth. Investors and entrepreneurs have little reason to produce and take risks, after all, when they know the burden of government is going to climb. Especially when you add uncertainty to the [...]
[...] growth. Investors and entrepreneurs have little reason to produce and take risks, after all, when they know the burden of government is going to climb. Especially when you add uncertainty to the [...]
[...] This made my day, from Dr. Daniel J. Mitchell at the Cato Institute. Here are a handful of the posters being used in the United Kingdom to fight the perversely-destructive proposal to increase tax rates on capital gains. But this isn’t just a popularity contest. With Obama pushing for higher capital gains rate in America, it’s important to find the most persuasive ways of educating people about the damage of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] But this isn’t just a popularity contest. With Obama pushing for higher capital gains rate in America, it’s important to find the most persuasive ways of educating people about the damage of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Here’s a clever video produced by the Winston Group, comparing the tax policies of two Democratic Presidents. Having previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] so the overall packages were not acceptable, but it nonetheless is remarkable that they rejected Obama’s approach of class-warfare taxation based on higher tax rates. Surely the House GOP can take the good parts of those plans and push [...]
[...] so the overall packages were not acceptable, but it nonetheless is remarkable that they rejected Obama’s approach of class-warfare taxation based on higher tax rates. Surely the House GOP can take the good parts of those plans and push [...]
[...] so the overall packages were not acceptable, but it nonetheless is remarkable that they rejected Obama’s approach of class-warfare taxation based on higher tax rates. Surely the House GOP can take the good parts of those plans and push [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more revenue. Daniel J. [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more [...]
[...] part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] large part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year's budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the program’s [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their upper-income [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their [...]
[...] Feldstein wants to raise taxes in ways that impose much less damage on the economy. Obama wants to raise tax rate on productive behavior, thus discouraging work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship. Feldstein, by contrast, wants to [...]
[...] Feldstein wants to raise taxes in ways that impose much less damage on the economy. Obama wants to raise tax rate on productive behavior, thus discouraging work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship. Feldstein, by contrast, wants to [...]
[...] seem to bother President Obama, who apparently views the debt-limit fight as an opportunity for class-warfare demogaguery and transparent efforts to seduce the GOP into a suicidal tax-hike [...]
[...] Unlike President Obama, the Gang of Six is not consumed by class-warfare resentment. The plan envisions that the top personal income tax rate will fall to no higher than 29 percent. [...]
[...] Unlike President Obama, the Gang of Six is not consumed by class-warfare resentment. The plan envisions that the top personal income tax rate will fall to no higher than 29 percent. [...]
[...] Unlike President Obama, the Gang of Six is not consumed by class-warfare resentment. The plan envisions that the top personal income tax rate will fall to no higher than 29 percent. [...]
[...] of excessive government since politicians would spend any additional revenue. And the kind of class-warfare taxes Obama has in mind would further undermine growth, adding to the nation’s fiscal [...]
[...] of excessive government since politicians would spend any additional revenue. And the kind of class-warfare taxes Obama has in mind would further undermine growth, adding to the nation’s fiscal [...]
[...] course, Obama said in 2008 than he wanted high tax rates for reasons of “fairness,” even if such…. That destructive mentality probably helps explain why not only banks, but also companies, are [...]
Well, well, well, … Obama Care is catching,
as law school professor he honed an edge,
students gave him skills and room to hedge;
Internet’s Revolution does show us solutions;
Second Law of Thermodynamics favors wins;
tangents show ways that reduce complexities.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!
Mathematics’ abstracts lead to fewer unknows,
grammer’s the same, confusion’s necessary,
growth then follows with luck and less folly.
[...] then, for the cherry on the ice cream sundae, he says he wants the so-called supercommittee to impose a bunch of class-warfare taxes to finance his latest [...]
[...] then, for the cherry on the ice cream sundae, he says he wants the so-called supercommittee to impose a bunch of class-warfare taxes to finance his latest [...]
[...] readers will recognize this video about Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. But if you haven’t seen it, five reasons are presented to explain why it will [...]
[...] readers will recognize this video about Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. But if you haven’t seen it, five reasons are presented to explain why it will [...]
[...] readers will recognize this video about Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. But if you haven’t seen it, five reasons are presented to explain why it will [...]
[...] scheme, though that’s really more of a test run by the White House to determine whether class warfare will be an effective theme for the 2012 [...]
[...] scheme, though that’s really more of a test run by the White House to determine whether class warfare will be an effective theme for the 2012 [...]
[...] We don’t know the revenue-maximizing point of the Laffer Curve, but Obama seems determined to push tax rates so high that the government collects less revenue. Not that we should be surprised. During the 2008 campaign, he actually said he would like higher tax rates even if the government collected less revenue. [...]
[...] So what does all this mean? Simply stated, there are many other fiscal reforms that I prefer, but a temporary extension of the payroll tax holiday is better than nothing – assuming, of course, it is not poisoned by accompanying class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] over, but somebody just sent me this cartoon and it’s worth sharing because it captures the hate-and-envy mentality of the parasite class in [...]
[...] is right and wrong. Obama is pursuing policies that Wall Street doesn’t like, such as class-warfare tax hikes. On the other hand, he supported the TARP bailout and pushed for the Dodd-Frank bailout legislation [...]
[...] don’t know, of course, what the President will say tonight. But based on press reports, this would be my response. Rate this: Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] everyone but Mr. Johnston: The higher the tax rates, the greater the non-compliance: Leftists want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] He wants higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers, but I’ve explained why he’s wrong on that issue in this video. [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] If this rich guy is willing to pay more, the story goes, then surely the rest of us peasants should just roll over and acquiesce to the President’s class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] If this rich guy is willing to pay more, the story goes, then surely the rest of us peasants should just roll over and acquiesce to the President’s class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] So what does all this mean? Simply stated, there are many other fiscal reforms that are preferable, but a temporary extension of the payroll tax holiday is better than nothing—assuming, of course, it is not poisoned by accompanying class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] is important because it shows the value of framing an issue. Instead of defensively responding to Obama’s class warfare, proponents of good tax policy should be making a philosophical/economic point that “nobody [...]
[...] is important because it shows the value of framing an issue. Instead of defensively responding to Obama’s class warfare, proponents of good tax policy should be making a philosophical/economic point that “nobody in [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] all the talk about budgets in Washington, and given Obama’s support for class warfare, higher tax rates, and double taxation, this image I received seems rather [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] demagoguery against the Ryan budget and criticized the President for sloppy budget math, tedious class warfare, and a deeply flawed grasp of America’s founding [...]
[...] demagoguery against the Ryan budget and criticized the President for sloppy budget math, tedious class warfare, and a deeply flawed grasp of America’s founding [...]
[...] already posted on Obama’s class-warfare approach to tax policy, and I’ve also posted about the pitfalls of a tax system that exempts 50 percent of the [...]
[...] of this image gets high marks for creativity, I do have one small suggestion. Given Obama’s preference for class-warfare tax hikes, perhaps the image would be more accurate if $100 bills were used. Rate this: Share [...]
[...] motivates me. As such, even though the panel was stacked against me with three proponents of Obama’s class warfare approach, I hope I did a decent job of defending good tax policy against the statists in this debate on [...]
[...] GDP in America? Is it because nations such as France, Greece, and Sweden have adopted the kind of class-warfare policies that Obama wants for the United [...]
[...] GDP in America? Is it because nations such as France, Greece, and Sweden have adopted the kind of class-warfare policies that Obama wants for the United [...]
[...] then close with a warning about Obama’s class warfare policy. Obama wants to run the experiment in reverse. He hasn’t proposed to push the top tax rate up to [...]
[...] then close with a warning about Obama’s class warfare policy. Obama wants to run the experiment in reverse. He hasn’t proposed to push the top tax rate up to [...]
[...] motivates me. As such, even though the panel was stacked against me with three proponents of Obama’s class warfare approach, I hope I did a decent job of defending good tax policy against the statists in this debate on [...]
[...] We don’t know the revenue-maximizing point of the Laffer Curve, but Obama seems determined to push tax rates so high that the government collects less revenue. Not that we should be surprised. During the 2008 campaign, he actually said he would like higher tax rates even if the government collected less revenue. [...]
[...] most leftist leaders would like to impose higher tax rates on success, even if the government collects less revenue. Rate this: Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] written about this issue before, particularly in the context of Obama’s class-warfare policies leading to an increase in the number of Americans “voting with their feet” for places [...]
[...] written about this issue before, particularly in the context of Obama’s class-warfare policies leading to an increase in the number of Americans “voting with their feet” [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Economist Daniel Mitchell notes that: President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] then close with a warning about Obama’s class warfare policy. Obama wants to run the experiment in reverse. He hasn’t proposed to push the top tax rate up to [...]
[...] European politicians, like many of their American counterparts, are drawn to class warfare tax policy and can’t resist trying to penalize the “evil [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] with bloated welfare states. There is nothing about high tax rates, even though most nations have punitive systems that discourage work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship. There is nothing about the overall burden of regulation and red tape, particularly the supposedly [...]
[...] wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax policy are any indication, President Obama still seems to think those policies would be good for America. [...]
[...] I’m guilty of usually seeing the world through a rigid prism of right vs wrong. But I think that’s understandable since I’m often writing about clear-cut issues such as the corrupting nature of big government or the foolishness of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] may explain why he is willing to pursue misguided policies such as class-warfare taxation and wasteful government spending. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] voters resist the Washington-Monument-Syndrome demagoguery of the political elite and reject the class-warfare tax hike, then it’s possible that lawmakers will finally do the right thing and reduce the [...]
[...] wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax policy are any indication, President Obama still seems to think those policies would be good for America. [...]
[...] and Laffer and Moore also explain how those two supporters of statism exacerbated the damage with class-warfare tax policy. Like President Obama, President Hoover proposed massive tax increases. Unlike Mr. Obama, Hoover [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] We’re having the same fight this year, and again Republicans (with some unfortunate exceptions) are standing strong against the President’s class-warfare tax proposals. [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] Brian’s analysis of the left-wing mind makes a lot of sense and certainly is consistent with the mentality that supports class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] But these soirees are more than just money-wasting junkets. They also encourage bad policy. With everything that’s happening around the world, the evidence is stronger than ever about the adverse economic consequences of bloated public sectors and punitive tax regimes. [...]
[...] But these soirees are more than just money-wasting junkets. They also encourage bad policy. With everything that’s happening around the world, the evidence is stronger than ever about the adverse economic consequences of bloated public sectors and punitive tax regimes. [...]
[...] the answer is easy. They simply care about getting elected and holding power. So if they think class-warfare tax policy is the way of achieving those narcissistic goals, they’ll push higher tax rates. Even if it [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] motivates me. As such, even though the panel was stacked against me with three proponents of Obama’s class warfare approach, I hope I did a decent job of defending good tax policy against the statists in this debate on [...]
[...] demagoguery against the Ryan budget and criticized the President for sloppy budget math, tedious class warfare, and a deeply flawed grasp of America’s founding [...]
[...] that may simply be because Obama wants to seize the money for his own class-warfare purposes and doesn’t want to compete with other taxing authorities. Sort of the way hyenas and [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] If you’re thinking this sounds familiar, you probably remember President Obama’s infamous statement during the 2008 campaign that he wanted to raise the capital gains tax rate for reasons of “fairness” regardless of whether tax revenues decreased (if you think I’m somehow exaggerating or distorting his words, just go to the 4:20 mark of this video). [...]
[...] that may simply be because Obama wants to seize the money for his own class-warfare purposes and doesn’t want to compete with other taxing authorities. Sort of the way hyenas and vultures [...]
[...] written about this issue before, particularly in the context of Obama’s class-warfare policies leading to an increase in the number of Americans “voting with their feet” for places with [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Indeed, I just appeared on Fox Business Network to talk about a new study showing an exodus from Maryland following the imposition of some class warfare tax hikes (which simply confirms earlier analysis showing the same trend), and at no point was there any discussion about whether the state’s taxpayers had some sort of moral obligation to stay put and get fleeced by Obama-style tax policy. [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] part of his campaign to expand the size and scope of the federal government (and to justify his advocacy of class-warfare taxation), President Obama has been asserting that all of us benefit from government [...]
[...] Indeed, I just appeared on Fox Business Network to talk about a new study showing an exodus from Maryland following the imposition of some class warfare tax hikes (which simply confirms earlier analysis showing the same trend), and at no point was there any discussion about whether the state’s taxpayers had some sort of moral obligation to stay put and get fleeced by Obama-style tax policy. [...]
[...] the answer is easy. They simply care about getting elected and holding power. So if they think class-warfare tax policy is the way of achieving those narcissistic goals, they’ll push higher tax rates. Even if it means [...]
[...] the reporter (at the 2:38 mark) noted my argument that the real problem is that many nations have class-warfare tax systems that penalize work, saving, and [...]
[...] the reporter (at the 2:38 mark) noted my argument that the real problem is that many nations have class-warfare tax systems that penalize work, saving, and [...]
[...] Obama, with his plans to exacerbate class-warfare taxation and further expand the burden of government spending, wants America to be more like nations that [...]
[...] though tax reform should appeal to well-meaning liberals, Obama seems committed to the class-warfare approach . Romney, meanwhile, mostly wants to tinker with the current system (when he’s not saying [...]
[...] the main point of this post is to explain that class-warfare taxes on the rich are a real threat, but they’re also just the camel’s nose under the tent. [...]
[...] Second, politicians are very reluctant to lower tax rates on groups that can be demagogued, such as “rich people” and “big corporations.” This is the destructive mentality that drives class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] he may want to chat with fellow tax-averse actor Jon Lovitz before moving back to America. Obama’s class-warfare agenda isn’t as bad as what Hollande is trying to impose, but it’s not Hong Kong or the Cayman [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] And does anyone think our economy would be stronger, or our fiscal position would be better, if we replaced some debt-financed spending with some spending financed by class-warfare taxes? [...]
[...] Second, politicians are very reluctant to lower tax rates on groups that can be demagogued, such as “rich people” and “big corporations.” This is the destructive mentality that drives class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] not just a big tax hike. The Prime Minister wants to get rid of the flat tax by imposing a special, Obama-style class-warfare tax rate on the so-called [...]
[...] not just a big tax hike. The Prime Minister wants to get rid of the flat tax by imposing a special, Obama-style class-warfare tax rate on the so-called [...]
[...] cigarette of the Obama campaign, as well as cartoons here, here, here and here that mock the President’s class-warfare tax agenda. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] I have nothing against rich people. But I utterly despise people who get rich using the state. If they earn their money honestly, I’ll defend them to my last breath and I’ll fight against those who want to seize their earnings via class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] big obstacle is that too many politicians believe in class-warfare tax policy, even though lower-income people are among the biggest victims when the economy is [...]
[...] of 35 percent (and well below the 39.6 percent top rate that is part of President Obama’s class-warfare proposal). The corporate tax rate also would be [...]
[...] big obstacle is that too many politicians believe in class-warfare tax policy, even though lower-income people are among the biggest victims when the economy is [...]
[...] both explicitly talk about redistribution as a political tool. Take money from a minority (i.e., class-warfare tax policy) and give it to enough voters to create a political [...]
[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative impact. Yet times are changing, and not just [...]
[...] decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative impact. Yet times are changing, and not just [...]
[...] never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] If you’re thinking this sounds familiar, you probably remember President Obama’s infamous statement during the 2008 campaign that he wanted to raise the capital gains tax rate for reasons of “fairness” regardless of whether tax revenues decreased (if you think I’m somehow exaggerating or distorting his words, just go to the 4:20 mark of this video). [...]
[...] left will never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for government. But surely there are some statists who [...]
[...] famous example, but that was before I started this blog. Previous entries on my list include.In my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama said in 2008 that – for reasons of “fairness” – he wanted to raise the [...]
[...] report card uses variables such as the burden of government spending and the degree of class warfare tax policy to determine which states are moving in the right direction and which ones are moving in the wrong [...]
[...] report card uses variables such as the burden of government spending and the degree of class warfare tax policy to determine which states are moving in the right direction and which ones are moving in the wrong [...]
[...] spending, which means the numerator in the equation is going in the wrong direction. And he wants class-warfare tax policy and more red tape, which makes it even harder for the denominator to move in the right [...]
[...] spending, which means the numerator in the equation is going in the wrong direction. And he wants class-warfare tax policy and more red tape, which makes it even harder for the denominator to move in the right [...]
[...] both explicitly talk about redistribution as a political tool. Take money from a minority (i.e., class-warfare tax policy) and give it to enough voters to create a political [...]
[...] California. They will reduce the burden of government spending and replace the state’s class-warfare tax system with a simple and fair flat [...]
[...] taxes, but he usually claims he only wants higher tax rates on evil rich people as part of his class-warfare agenda. Heck, he promised back in 2008 that, “no family making less than $250,000 a year will [...]
[...] Obama supports higher taxes, but he usually claims he only wants higher tax rates on rich people. Heck, he promised back in 2008 that “no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any [...]
[...] Obama supports higher taxes, but he usually claims he only wants higher tax rates on rich people. Heck, he promised back in 2008 that “no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any [...]
[...] This election season has seen lots of talk (and demagoguery) about whether investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners should be hit with class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Though, to give Obama credit, I think he is completely serious about wanting to impose class-warfare tax hikes. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] wrote a few months ago about Jon Lovitz rejecting the President’s class-warfare fiscal policy.Then he got mocked by Clint Eastwood, leading to a series of empty chair jokes (see [...]
[...] clearly is signally that he wants to move this bad plan even further to the left, most notably with class-warfare increases in top tax rates, which is contrary to one of the few good features in the Bowles-Simpson [...]
[...] And does anyone think our economy would be stronger, or our fiscal position would be better, if we replaced some debt-financed spending with some spending financed by class-warfare taxes? [...]
[...] because they don’t respect us. They either treat us like fatted calves to be slaughtered with class warfare taxation or as wards of the state that should be permanently trapped in lives of [...]
[...] because they don’t respect us. They either treat us like fatted calves to be slaughtered with class warfare taxation or as wards of the state that should be permanently trapped in lives of [...]
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[...] even though his stimulus failed, and even though his class-warfare tax policy is like a dark cloud over the economy, and even though his plans to further increase the burden of [...]
[...] I’m motivated primarily by the desire to reduce the burden of government spending and block bad tax policy, let’s look first at the key fiscal measures on this year’s [...]
[...] stimulus was a flop. Obamacare made a bad healthcare system even worse. He keeps pushing for class-warfare tax policy. And he wants to increase the burden of government spending. I fully expect him to pursue the same [...]
[...] structured the measure so that the majority of voters would be unaffected. It was basically a class-warfare proposal, with a small fraction of the population being targeted to generate (at least in theory) a bunch of [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] And I explained how the problem should be solved, but warned that the biggest stumbling block is President Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] the main point of this post is to explain that class-warfare taxes on the rich are a real threat, but they’re also just the camel’s nose under the tent. The [...]
[...] And I explained how the problem should be solved, but warned that the biggest stumbling block is President Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] for instance, that the OECD has allied itself with the Obama Administration to push for class-warfare tax policy. And it’s disgusting that these pampered bureaucrats at the IMF get tax-free salaries while [...]
[...] so let’s set that aside. I assume “fairer” is a code word for class warfare, though it doesn’t make sense in this context since a VAT – for all its other flaws [...]
[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative [...]
[...] If you’re thinking this sounds familiar, you probably remember President Obama’s infamous statement during the 2008 campaign that he wanted to raise the capital gains tax rate for reasons of “fairness” regardless of whether tax revenues decreased (if you think I’m somehow exaggerating or distorting his words, just go to the 4:20 mark of this video). [...]
[...] going to have a big debate in the next month or two about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and other rich [...]
[...] has staked out a very dogmatic and inflexible position on class-warfare tax hikes and he obviously wants all of us to think only the “rich” will be [...]
[...] has staked out a very dogmatic and inflexible position on class-warfare tax hikes and he obviously wants all of us to think only the “rich” will be [...]
[...] has staked out a very dogmatic and inflexible position on class-warfare tax hikes and he obviously wants all of us to think only the “rich” will be [...]
[...] be bad news, it’s not the worst possible outcome. President Barack Obama has proposed a class-warfare plan that would repeal the sequester and maintain—and exacerbate—the tax hikes on the [...]
[...] suppose I should write something serious about Obama’s class-warfare agenda, but I’m in Iceland and it’s almost time to head into Reykjavik for dinner. So [...]
[...] would be bad news, it’s not the worst possible outcome. President Barack Obama has proposed a class-warfare plan that would repeal the sequester and maintain—and exacerbate—the tax hikes on the so-called [...]
[...] and interventionism, which undermines economic efficiency. To make matters worse, Obama wants higher tax rates and more double taxation of saving and [...]
[...] And I explained how the problem should be solved, but warned that the biggest stumbling block is President Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] markets skittish, but I’m much more worried about Obama bullying the GOP into agreeing to a class-warfare deal that leads to higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, as well as [...]
[...] markets skittish, but I’m much more worried about Obama bullying the GOP into agreeing to a class-warfare deal that leads to higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, as well as [...]
[...] not a big fan of Obama’s class warfare approach to tax policy, so I especially enjoy cartoons that make fun of his soak-the-rich ideology. You can see some of my [...]
[...] Cela nous ramène à la bagarre fiscale en cours aux États-Unis. Obama a campé sur ses positions et a exigé une augmentation des taux des tranches d'imposition supérieures. Il affirme que la responsabilité budgétaire rend nécessaire une telle approche digne de la «lutte des classe». [...]
[...] wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax policy are any indication, President Obama still seems to think those policies would be good for [...]
[...] Eugene Robinson is one of the group-think columnists at the Washington Post. Like E.J. Dionne, he is an utterly predictable proponent of big government. So it won’t surprise you to know that he wants taxes to go up and he’s a big fan of Obama’s class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] Eugene Robinson is one of the group-think columnists at the Washington Post. Like E.J. Dionne, he is an utterly predictable proponent of big government. So it won’t surprise you to know that he wants taxes to go up and he’s a big fan of Obama’s class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] am I sharing these numbers? Because let’s now think about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike. He wants higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners and other [...]
[...] why am I sharing these numbers? Because let’s now think about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike. He wants higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners and other “rich” [...]
[...] now think about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike. He wants higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners and other “rich” [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] moral of the story is that the tax increase battle is not about deficits and debt. The President’s class-warfare tax policy is designed to enable bigger [...]
[...] take a break from depressing posts about Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy and the failure of Washington to enact genuine entitlement [...]
[...] moral of the story is that the tax increase battle is not about deficits and debt. ThePresident’s class-warfare tax policy is designed to enable bigger [...]
[...] been very critical of Obama’s class-warfare ideology because it leads to bad fiscal policy. But perhaps it is time to give some attention to other [...]
[...] But it’s hard to laugh when you contemplate what’s happening. Obama is bullying the GOP, and the Republicans are in the process of surrendering to his class-warfare demands. [...]
[...] been very critical of Obama’s class-warfare ideology because it leads to bad fiscal policy. But perhaps it is time to give some attention to other [...]
[...] been very critical of Obama’s class-warfare ideology because it leads to bad fiscal policy. But perhaps it is time to give some attention to other [...]
[...] France, Francois Hollande, doesn’t seem overly concerned by economic rationality and decided (Obama must be quite envious) that a top tax rate of 75 percent is fair.” And patriotic as [...]
[...] France, Francois Hollande, doesn’t seem overly concerned by economic rationality and decided (Obama must be quite envious) that a top tax rate of 75 percent is fair.” And patriotic as [...]
[...] But it’s hard to laugh when you contemplate what’s happening. Obama is bullying the GOP, and the Republicans are in the process of surrendering to his class-warfare demands. [...]
[...] All I know is that I would like to force these clowns to spend a couple of minutes watching this video from Mattie Duppler of Americans for Tax Reform. They would then realize there is no legitimate argument for Obama’s class-warfare policy. [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] he may want to chat with fellow tax-averse actor Jon Lovitz before moving back to America. Obama’s class-warfare agenda isn’t as bad as what Hollande is trying to impose, but it’s not Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands [...]
[...] insiders. I’ve previously explained that ordinary Americans get very tempted to support class-warfare tax hikes once they realize someone is going to be raped and pillaged by [...]
[...] I don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax policy. [...]
[...] Obama’s currently threatening to take the nation over the fiscal cliff unless he gets some class warfare tax policy, this Lisa Benson holiday cartoon from last year is worth sharing as [...]
[...] I don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax policy. [...]
[...] It appears that there’s no way of avoiding a tax increase. Either we go over the cliff, meaning across-the-board hikes for those who pay federal income tax, or Republicans acquiesce to Obama’s class-warfare tax agenda. [...]
[...] It appears that there’s no way of avoiding a tax increase. Either we go over the cliff, meaning across-the-board hikes for those who pay federal income tax, or Republicans acquiesce to Obama’s class-warfare tax agenda. [...]
[...] of when the deal is announced, I fear the final result will be some sort of victory for Obama, with class-warfare tax policy that will undermine the economy’s long-run growth and reduce American [...]
[...] happen because of Obama’s proposal for a much more onerous death tax, which is part of his class-warfare agenda and would take effect in just a couple of [...]
[...] In his paper, Chris also gives a good explanation of the underlying tax theory in the capital gains tax debate. Simply stated, the statists like the “Haig-Simons” approach because it justifies class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] might happen because of Obama’s proposal for a much more onerous death tax, which is part of his class-warfare agenda and would take effect in just a couple of [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] 30 was a very troubling development since it signaled that voters could be tricked into enacting class-warfare tax policy, even though they should have realized that more revenue for the state’s politicians would [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] was a very troubling development since it signaled that voters could be tricked into enacting class-warfare tax policy, even though they should have realized that more revenue for the state’s politicians would [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $ 400,000 ($ 450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] were missing-in-action on the first problem and they made the second problem worse. Obama got a class-warfare tax hike and nothing was done to control government [...]
[...] though tax reform should appeal to well-meaning liberals, Obama seems committed to the class-warfare approach . Romney, meanwhile, mostly wants to tinker with the current system (when he’s not saying [...]
[...] In his paper, Chris also gives a good explanation of the underlying tax theory in the capital gains tax debate. Simply stated, the statists like the “Haig-Simons” approach because it justifies class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] I will give him credit. Not only does he want class-warfare tax hikes, such as a higher death tax, but he openly admits he wants to rape and pillage the middle class as [...]
[...] The most-viewed post in the history of this blog is the “riding in the wagon” cartoon, but the post that has received the highest number of star-ratings is my video on class warfare. [...]
[...] He also understands that high tax rates discourage productive behavior, so he’s obviously not a fan of the President’s class-warfare approach. [...]
[...] stimulus was a flop. Obamacare made a bad healthcare system even worse. He keeps pushing for class-warfare tax policy. And he wants to increase the burden of government spending. I fully expect him to pursue the same [...]
[...] important, as I stated in the interview, his success would show that Obama’s class-warfare agenda may have some appeal in basket-case states such as California, but it doesn’t have much [...]
[...] I’m not talking about the fiscal cliff and the President’s class-warfare trophy of higher tax rates on those evil rich people. That happened this [...]
[...] when Japan’s economy implodes, but I think that collapse is almost inevitable at this point. Class warfare tax policy and Keynesian fiscal policy are not a recipe for a good [...]
[...] I’m not talking about the fiscal cliff and the President’s class-warfare trophy of higher tax rates on those evil rich people. That happened this [...]
[...] I’m not talking about the fiscal cliff and the President’s class-warfare trophy of higher tax rates on those evil rich people. That happened this [...]
[...] spending policies and class-warfare tax policies have produced dismal economic performance, with unemployment stuck above 8 percent – even though [...]
[...] doing and is in over its head. With that in mind, and given the White House’s position that class warfare taxation is good fiscal policy, how should we interpret a recent publication from the Tax Foundation, which [...]
[...] that in mind, and given the White House’s position that class warfare taxation is good fiscal policy, how should we interpret a recent publication from the Tax Foundation, which [...]
[...] 30 was a very troubling development since it signaled that voters could be tricked into enacting class-warfare tax policy, even though they should have realized that more revenue for the state’s politicians would simply [...]
[...] though tax reform should appeal to well-meaning liberals, Obama seems committed to the class-warfare approach . Romney, meanwhile, mostly wants to tinker with the current system (when he’s not saying [...]
[...] the main point of this post is to explain that class-warfare taxes on the rich are a real threat, but they’re also just the camel’s nose under the tent. The [...]
[...] impulsive and misguided exercise in class warfare surely will backfire as more and more productive people flee to other states – particularly [...]
[...] fond of my video analyzing the problems with class warfare tax policy, and I’ve explained that higher tax rates on the rich will cause bad Laffer Curve effects [...]
[...] fond of my video analyzing the problems with class warfare tax policy, and I’ve explained that higher tax rates on the rich will cause bad Laffer Curve effects because [...]
[...] Obama has imposed a class-warfare tax hike, pushed through Obamacare, and squandered $billions on a faux stimulus (perfectly captured by this [...]
[...] can see from his latest article in the UK-based Telegraph, he’s also very wise on issues of class warfare tax policy and Laffer Curve responses to punitive [...]
[...] real lesson to be learned is that we live in an era of higher taxes on productive activity, a heavier burden of government spending, and more costly government regulation and intervention. [...]
[...] even though President Obama just got his class-warfare tax increase on the so-called rich (as well as a big tax hike on all American workers), is seems all that did is [...]
[...] left will never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for [...]
[...] a rising burden of government spending and more class-warfare tax policy, the only folks getting a real Valentine are the special interest groups. And we’re paying [...]
[...] Second, politicians are very reluctant to lower tax rates on groups that can be demagogued, such as “rich people” and “big corporations.” This is the destructive mentality that drives class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Romney was subjected to a lot of class-warfare demagoguery during the 2012 campaign because he also invested some of his wealth in a Cayman [...]
[...] a rising burden of government spending and more class-warfare tax policy, the only folks getting a real Valentine are the special interest groups. And we’re paying for [...]
[...] impulsive and misguided exercise in class warfare surely will backfire as more and more productive people flee to other states – particularly those [...]
[...] Then again, maybe the President understands, but just doesn’t care. He’s already stated, after all, that he favors more punitive tax policies even if the government doesn’t collect any extra revenue. [...]
[...] for instance, raised the top tax rate from 35 percent to 39.6 percent as part of his class-warfare agenda. Hoover, by contrast, boosted the top rate from 25 percent to 63 percent and FDR then pushed it to [...]
[...] only option since President Obama is refusing to look at any alternatives unless they are based on class-warfare tax hikes and phony entitlement [...]
[...] editorial is that the New York Times is very explicit about political strategy. They support more class-warfare taxes in order to set the stage for higher taxes on the middle [...]
[...] But I also think some background knowledge is necessary to explain why the White House is blowing smoke when they relentlessly demagogue against “corporate jets” as part of their never-ending campaign for class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] structured the measure so that the majority of voters would be unaffected. It was basically a class-warfare proposal, with a small fraction of the population being targeted to generate (at least in theory) a bunch of [...]
[...] he may want to chat with fellow tax-averse actor Jon Lovitz before moving back to America. Obama’s class-warfare agenda isn’t as bad as what Hollande is trying to impose, but it’s not Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands [...]
[...] richer, but the left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] richer, but the left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] richer, but the left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] since Obama’s currently threatening to take the nation over the fiscal cliff unless he gets some class warfare tax policy, this Lisa Benson holiday cartoon from last year is worth sharing as [...]
[...] spent a lot of time debunking class-warfare tax policy, and I’ve certainly explained ’til I’m blue in the face that big government facilitates a [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] And does anyone think our economy would be stronger, or our fiscal position would be better, if we replaced some debt-financed spending with some spending financed by class-warfare taxes? [...]
[...] But that assumes that folks on the left are motivated by a desire to maximize tax revenue. If you want to know the biggest obstacle to sensible tax policy, pay close attention beginning at the 4:34 mark of this video. [...]
[...] both explicitly talk about redistribution as a political tool. Take money from a minority (i.e., class-warfare tax policy) and give it to enough voters to create a political [...]
[...] that put liberty over statism, so at least you don’t need a lot of time to figure out whether class-warfare tax policy is desirable, whether the federal government is too big, or whether government should be throwing [...]
[...] My fundamental problem with the French system is that the burden of government spending is excessive and the politicians seem to think the answer is additional increments of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] I hope I’m wrong, but I fear that my concerns will be validated next Wednesday and we’ll see another budget that has no real entitlement reform and more class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] I hope I’m wrong, but I fear that my concerns will be validated next Wednesday and we’ll see another budget that has no real entitlement reform and more class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] burden of government spending is too high, the tax code is too punitive, red tape is hindering entrepreneurship, and various handouts are creating a dependency culture [...]
[...] burden of government spending is too high, the tax code is too punitive, red tape is hindering entrepreneurship, and various handouts are creating a dependency culture [...]
[...] the “Top 10″ tax hikes in the President’s budget. Most of them are based on the President’s class-warfare ideology, though he also wants to hit lower-income people with a big hike in the tobacco [...]
[...] left will never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] of France, Francois Hollande, doesn’t seem overly concerned by economic rationality and decided (Obama must be quite envious) that a top tax rate of 75 percent is fair.” And patriotic as [...]
[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative [...]
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[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative [...]
[...] recipe for sustainable and strong growth. Growth also is far more likely if lawmakers refrain from class-warfare tax policy and instead seek to collect revenue in ways that minimize the damage to [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] if that’s true, why bother producing and subjecting yourself to stress when your reward is punitive tax rates? Why not participate in the easy side of the “entitlement culture” and simply take [...]
[…] rate of 35 percent (and well below the 39.6 percent top rate that is part of President Obama’s class-warfare proposal). The corporate tax rate also would be […]
[…] on the Swiss tax system that contains some very sound analysis – including a rejection of Obama-style class warfare and a call to lower income tax […]
[...] Print This Post The indepensible Dan Mitchell posts a video response to calls for a “Soak the Rich” tax [...]
[...] penalize success with high tax rates. I’ve explained why this is economically misguided in a video on class-warfare tax policy, but it’s also worth pointing out that a simple and fair tax system like the flat tax makes [...]
[...] previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] Contributors A Debate Between John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama by Dan Mitchell Here’s a clever video produced by the Winston Group, comparing the tax policies of two Democratic Presidents. Having previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] September 8, 2010 by Dan Mitchell Here’s a clever video produced by the Winston Group, comparing the tax policies of two Democratic Presidents. Having previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] growth. Investors and entrepreneurs have little reason to produce and take risks, after all, when they know the burden of government is going to climb. Especially when you add uncertainty to the [...]
[...] growth. Investors and entrepreneurs have little reason to produce and take risks, after all, when they know the burden of government is going to climb. Especially when you add uncertainty to the [...]
[...] This made my day, from Dr. Daniel J. Mitchell at the Cato Institute. Here are a handful of the posters being used in the United Kingdom to fight the perversely-destructive proposal to increase tax rates on capital gains. But this isn’t just a popularity contest. With Obama pushing for higher capital gains rate in America, it’s important to find the most persuasive ways of educating people about the damage of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] But this isn’t just a popularity contest. With Obama pushing for higher capital gains rate in America, it’s important to find the most persuasive ways of educating people about the damage of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Here’s a clever video produced by the Winston Group, comparing the tax policies of two Democratic Presidents. Having previously highlighted Kennedy’s tax-cutting approach, it is painful for me to observe the class warfare approach of the Obama Administration. [...]
[...] so the overall packages were not acceptable, but it nonetheless is remarkable that they rejected Obama’s approach of class-warfare taxation based on higher tax rates. Surely the House GOP can take the good parts of those plans and push [...]
[...] so the overall packages were not acceptable, but it nonetheless is remarkable that they rejected Obama’s approach of class-warfare taxation based on higher tax rates. Surely the House GOP can take the good parts of those plans and push [...]
[...] so the overall packages were not acceptable, but it nonetheless is remarkable that they rejected Obama’s approach of class-warfare taxation based on higher tax rates. Surely the House GOP can take the good parts of those plans and push [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more revenue. Daniel J. [...]
[...] more motivated by revenue maximization than it is by a class-warfare impulse to punish the rich. As Obama said during a Democratic debate in 2008, he didn’t care whether higher taxes raised more [...]
[...] part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] large part, the White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year's budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] White House is recycling class warfare ideas from last year’s budget. The President wants higher tax rates, including higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owner…. He also wants to increase the tax burden of American companies that are competing for market share [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] budget fight, President Obama today unveiled a fiscal plan. It already is being criticized for its class warfare approach to tax policy, but the most disturbing feature may be a provision that punishes the American people with higher [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the program’s [...]
[...] appears that President Obama wants to radically change this system so that it is based on a class-warfare model. During the 2008 campaign, for instance, then-Senator Obama suggested that the programs giant [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their upper-income [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their [...]
[...] puts Democrats in a tough position. They can play the politics of class warfare (as Obama likes to do) and say only the “rich” will pay higher taxes, but voters don’t dislike their [...]
[...] Feldstein wants to raise taxes in ways that impose much less damage on the economy. Obama wants to raise tax rate on productive behavior, thus discouraging work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship. Feldstein, by contrast, wants to [...]
[...] Feldstein wants to raise taxes in ways that impose much less damage on the economy. Obama wants to raise tax rate on productive behavior, thus discouraging work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship. Feldstein, by contrast, wants to [...]
[...] seem to bother President Obama, who apparently views the debt-limit fight as an opportunity for class-warfare demogaguery and transparent efforts to seduce the GOP into a suicidal tax-hike [...]
[...] Unlike President Obama, the Gang of Six is not consumed by class-warfare resentment. The plan envisions that the top [...]
[...] Unlike President Obama, the Gang of Six is not consumed by class-warfare resentment. The plan envisions that the top personal income tax rate will fall to no higher than 29 percent. [...]
[...] Unlike President Obama, the Gang of Six is not consumed by class-warfare resentment. The plan envisions that the top personal income tax rate will fall to no higher than 29 percent. [...]
[...] Unlike President Obama, the Gang of Six is not consumed by class-warfare resentment. The plan envisions that the top personal income tax rate will fall to no higher than 29 percent. [...]
[...] of excessive government since politicians would spend any additional revenue. And the kind of class-warfare taxes Obama has in mind would further undermine growth, adding to the nation’s fiscal [...]
[...] of excessive government since politicians would spend any additional revenue. And the kind of class-warfare taxes Obama has in mind would further undermine growth, adding to the nation’s fiscal [...]
[...] course, Obama said in 2008 than he wanted high tax rates for reasons of “fairness,” even if such…. That destructive mentality probably helps explain why not only banks, but also companies, are [...]
Well, well, well, … Obama Care is catching,
as law school professor he honed an edge,
students gave him skills and room to hedge;
Internet’s Revolution does show us solutions;
Second Law of Thermodynamics favors wins;
tangents show ways that reduce complexities.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!
Mathematics’ abstracts lead to fewer unknows,
grammer’s the same, confusion’s necessary,
growth then follows with luck and less folly.
May you do more of the same, best rm
[...] then, for the cherry on the ice cream sundae, he says he wants the so-called supercommittee to impose a bunch of class-warfare taxes to finance his latest [...]
[...] then, for the cherry on the ice cream sundae, he says he wants the so-called supercommittee to impose a bunch of class-warfare taxes to finance his latest [...]
[...] readers will recognize this video about Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. But if you haven’t seen it, five reasons are presented to explain why it will [...]
[...] readers will recognize this video about Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. But if you haven’t seen it, five reasons are presented to explain why it will [...]
[...] readers will recognize this video about Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. But if you haven’t seen it, five reasons are presented to explain why it will [...]
[...] But they also are sad and tragic because they accurately capture the class warfare mentality of the current occupant of the White House. [...]
[...] my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama in 2008 said he wanted to raise the capital gains tax even if the government [...]
[...] scheme, though that’s really more of a test run by the White House to determine whether class warfare will be an effective theme for the 2012 [...]
[...] scheme, though that’s really more of a test run by the White House to determine whether class warfare will be an effective theme for the 2012 [...]
[...] my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama in 2008 said he wanted to raise the capital gains tax even if the government [...]
[...] We don’t know the revenue-maximizing point of the Laffer Curve, but Obama seems determined to push tax rates so high that the government collects less revenue. Not that we should be surprised. During the 2008 campaign, he actually said he would like higher tax rates even if the government collected less revenue. [...]
[...] So what does all this mean? Simply stated, there are many other fiscal reforms that I prefer, but a temporary extension of the payroll tax holiday is better than nothing – assuming, of course, it is not poisoned by accompanying class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] about “fair share.” These passages sounds like they could have been taken from one of Obama’s hate-and-envy speeches on class [...]
[...] about “fair share.” These passages sounds like they could have been taken from one of Obama’s hate-and-envy speeches on class [...]
[...] about “fair share.” These passages sounds like they could have been taken from one of Obama’s hate-and-envy speeches on class [...]
[...] to talk about “fair share.” These passages sounds like they could have been taken from one of Obama’s hate-and-envy speeches on class [...]
[...] over, but somebody just sent me this cartoon and it’s worth sharing because it captures the hate-and-envy mentality of the parasite class in [...]
[...] poor are getting richer and that politicians should “solve” this alleged problem with class-warfare tax policy and more [...]
[...] poor are getting richer and that politicians should “solve” this alleged problem with class-warfare tax policy and more [...]
[...] Obama says he wants higher tax rates for fairness, even if the government doesn’t collect any [...]
[...] Obama says he wants higher tax rates for fairness, even if the government doesn’t collect any [...]
[...] is right and wrong. Obama is pursuing policies that Wall Street doesn’t like, such as class-warfare tax hikes. On the other hand, he supported the TARP bailout and pushed for the Dodd-Frank bailout legislation [...]
[...] don’t know, of course, what the President will say tonight. But based on press reports, this would be my response. Rate this: Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] But fairness doesn’t mean treating everyone equally by adopting a flat tax. Instead, it means a class-warfare policy of higher tax rates. [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] Leftists want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] everyone but Mr. Johnston: The higher the tax rates, the greater the non-compliance: Leftists want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] He wants higher taxes on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers, but I’ve explained why he’s wrong on that issue in this video. [...]
[...] wish higher taxation rates and they wish greater taxation compliance. But they have a tough time bargain that those goals are [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] are important insights, showing that class-warfare tax increases are especially destructive and that government spending undermines growth unless the public sector is limited to core [...]
[...] If this rich guy is willing to pay more, the story goes, then surely the rest of us peasants should just roll over and acquiesce to the President’s class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] If this rich guy is willing to pay more, the story goes, then surely the rest of us peasants should just roll over and acquiesce to the President’s class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] So what does all this mean? Simply stated, there are many other fiscal reforms that are preferable, but a temporary extension of the payroll tax holiday is better than nothing—assuming, of course, it is not poisoned by accompanying class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] if you’re wondering why they would come to such a crazy conclusion, watch this video – especially beginning about the 4:30 [...]
[...] is important because it shows the value of framing an issue. Instead of defensively responding to Obama’s class warfare, proponents of good tax policy should be making a philosophical/economic point that “nobody [...]
[...] is important because it shows the value of framing an issue. Instead of defensively responding to Obama’s class warfare, proponents of good tax policy should be making a philosophical/economic point that “nobody in [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] all the talk about budgets in Washington, and given Obama’s support for class warfare, higher tax rates, and double taxation, this image I received seems rather [...]
[...] But there are also some very unsightly warts in the revenue portion of the President’s budget. Americans for Tax Reform has a good summary of the various tax hikes, most of which are based on punitive, class-warfare ideology. [...]
[...] want higher tax rates and they want greater tax compliance. But they have a hard time understanding that those goals are [...]
[...] same people want higher tax rates, which will further encourage people to protect their [...]
[...] demagoguery against the Ryan budget and criticized the President for sloppy budget math, tedious class warfare, and a deeply flawed grasp of America’s founding [...]
[...] demagoguery against the Ryan budget and criticized the President for sloppy budget math, tedious class warfare, and a deeply flawed grasp of America’s founding [...]
[...] same people want higher tax rates, which will further encourage people to protect their [...]
[...] already posted on Obama’s class-warfare approach to tax policy, and I’ve also posted about the pitfalls of a tax system that exempts 50 percent of the [...]
[...] of this image gets high marks for creativity, I do have one small suggestion. Given Obama’s preference for class-warfare tax hikes, perhaps the image would be more accurate if $100 bills were used. Rate this: Share [...]
[...] motivates me. As such, even though the panel was stacked against me with three proponents of Obama’s class warfare approach, I hope I did a decent job of defending good tax policy against the statists in this debate on [...]
[...] GDP in America? Is it because nations such as France, Greece, and Sweden have adopted the kind of class-warfare policies that Obama wants for the United [...]
[...] GDP in America? Is it because nations such as France, Greece, and Sweden have adopted the kind of class-warfare policies that Obama wants for the United [...]
[...] then close with a warning about Obama’s class warfare policy. Obama wants to run the experiment in reverse. He hasn’t proposed to push the top tax rate up to [...]
[...] then close with a warning about Obama’s class warfare policy. Obama wants to run the experiment in reverse. He hasn’t proposed to push the top tax rate up to [...]
[...] motivates me. As such, even though the panel was stacked against me with three proponents of Obama’s class warfare approach, I hope I did a decent job of defending good tax policy against the statists in this debate on [...]
[...] We don’t know the revenue-maximizing point of the Laffer Curve, but Obama seems determined to push tax rates so high that the government collects less revenue. Not that we should be surprised. During the 2008 campaign, he actually said he would like higher tax rates even if the government collected less revenue. [...]
[...] proposed class-warfare tax hikes, for instance, might pull in some extra loot for the political class to redistribute. But is it a [...]
[...] most leftist leaders would like to impose higher tax rates on success, even if the government collects less revenue. Rate this: Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] And most leftist leaders would like to impose higher tax rates on success, even if the government collects less revenue. [...]
[...] written about this issue before, particularly in the context of Obama’s class-warfare policies leading to an increase in the number of Americans “voting with their feet” for places [...]
[...] written about this issue before, particularly in the context of Obama’s class-warfare policies leading to an increase in the number of Americans “voting with their feet” [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Economist Daniel Mitchell notes that: President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] then close with a warning about Obama’s class warfare policy. Obama wants to run the experiment in reverse. He hasn’t proposed to push the top tax rate up to [...]
[...] European politicians, like many of their American counterparts, are drawn to class warfare tax policy and can’t resist trying to penalize the “evil [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] with bloated welfare states. There is nothing about high tax rates, even though most nations have punitive systems that discourage work, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship. There is nothing about the overall burden of regulation and red tape, particularly the supposedly [...]
[...] wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax policy are any indication, President Obama still seems to think those policies would be good for America. [...]
[...] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has embraced Obama’s class-warfare agenda and is pushing for higher tax rates in [...]
[...] Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has embraced Obama’s class-warfare agenda and is pushing for higher tax rates in [...]
[...] I’m guilty of usually seeing the world through a rigid prism of right vs wrong. But I think that’s understandable since I’m often writing about clear-cut issues such as the corrupting nature of big government or the foolishness of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] that was one of my main points in this CNBC debate about state governments and class-warfare tax policy with Jared [...]
[...] may explain why he is willing to pursue misguided policies such as class-warfare taxation and wasteful government spending. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] voters resist the Washington-Monument-Syndrome demagoguery of the political elite and reject the class-warfare tax hike, then it’s possible that lawmakers will finally do the right thing and reduce the [...]
[...] wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax policy are any indication, President Obama still seems to think those policies would be good for America. [...]
[...] time some class-warfare Democrat or Charlie Brown Republican says we need higher taxes, I think of all the ways the government [...]
[...] and Laffer and Moore also explain how those two supporters of statism exacerbated the damage with class-warfare tax policy. Like President Obama, President Hoover proposed massive tax increases. Unlike Mr. Obama, Hoover [...]
[...] time some class-warfare Democrat or Charlie Brown Republican says we need higher taxes, I think of all the ways the government [...]
[...] time some class-warfare Democrat or Charlie Brown Republican says we need higher taxes, I think of all the ways the government [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] I argued, unsurprisingly, that the economy is anemic because Obama’s been pursuing an agenda of wasteful spending and class warfare. [...]
[...] I argued, unsurprisingly, that the economy is anemic because Obama’s been pursuing an agenda of wasteful spending and class warfare. [...]
[...] We’re having the same fight this year, and again Republicans (with some unfortunate exceptions) are standing strong against the President’s class-warfare tax proposals. [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] Brian’s analysis of the left-wing mind makes a lot of sense and certainly is consistent with the mentality that supports class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] But these soirees are more than just money-wasting junkets. They also encourage bad policy. With everything that’s happening around the world, the evidence is stronger than ever about the adverse economic consequences of bloated public sectors and punitive tax regimes. [...]
[...] But these soirees are more than just money-wasting junkets. They also encourage bad policy. With everything that’s happening around the world, the evidence is stronger than ever about the adverse economic consequences of bloated public sectors and punitive tax regimes. [...]
[...] way they attacked the Facebook billionaire who moved to Singapore because of punitive taxation and class-warfare [...]
[...] the answer is easy. They simply care about getting elected and holding power. So if they think class-warfare tax policy is the way of achieving those narcissistic goals, they’ll push higher tax rates. Even if it [...]
[...] that was one of my main points in this CNBC debate about state governments and class-warfare tax policy with Jared [...]
[...] Obama, on the other hand, is repeating all of Bush’s mistakes and making government an even bigger burden, and then compounding his error by pursuing class warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] motivates me. As such, even though the panel was stacked against me with three proponents of Obama’s class warfare approach, I hope I did a decent job of defending good tax policy against the statists in this debate on [...]
[...] same people want higher tax rates, which will further encourage people to protect their [...]
[...] demagoguery against the Ryan budget and criticized the President for sloppy budget math, tedious class warfare, and a deeply flawed grasp of America’s founding [...]
[...] that may simply be because Obama wants to seize the money for his own class-warfare purposes and doesn’t want to compete with other taxing authorities. Sort of the way hyenas and [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] If you’re thinking this sounds familiar, you probably remember President Obama’s infamous statement during the 2008 campaign that he wanted to raise the capital gains tax rate for reasons of “fairness” regardless of whether tax revenues decreased (if you think I’m somehow exaggerating or distorting his words, just go to the 4:20 mark of this video). [...]
[...] that may simply be because Obama wants to seize the money for his own class-warfare purposes and doesn’t want to compete with other taxing authorities. Sort of the way hyenas and vultures [...]
[...] written about this issue before, particularly in the context of Obama’s class-warfare policies leading to an increase in the number of Americans “voting with their feet” for places with [...]
[...] good idea to raise taxes on the rich? I argue that penalizing success doesn’t make sense, so class warfare tax policy should be [...]
[...] President Obama’s fiscal policy is a dismal mixture. On spending, he wants a European-style welfare state. On taxes, he is fixated on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Indeed, I just appeared on Fox Business Network to talk about a new study showing an exodus from Maryland following the imposition of some class warfare tax hikes (which simply confirms earlier analysis showing the same trend), and at no point was there any discussion about whether the state’s taxpayers had some sort of moral obligation to stay put and get fleeced by Obama-style tax policy. [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] know that President Obama’s class-warfare agenda is bad economic policy. We know high tax rates undermine competitiveness. And we know tax increases [...]
[...] at the end of the year – thus screwing all taxpayers – unless Republicans agree to Obama’s class-warfare proposals to soak the [...]
[...] cuts expire at the end of the year – thus screwing all taxpayers – unless Republicans agree to Obama’s class-warfare proposals to soak the [...]
[...] promoting his own class-warfare agenda, President Obama recently condemned Romney’s approach. His views, unsurprisingly, were echoed [...]
[...] promoting his own class-warfare agenda, President Obama recently condemned Romney’s approach. His views, unsurprisingly, were echoed in [...]
[...] promoting his own class-warfare agenda, President Obama recently condemned Romney’s approach. His views, unsurprisingly, were echoed [...]
[...] promoting his own class-warfare agenda, President Obama recently condemned Romney’s approach. His views, unsurprisingly, were echoed in [...]
[...] promoting his own class-warfare agenda, President Obama recently condemned Romney’s approach. His views, unsurprisingly, were echoed [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] part of his campaign to expand the size and scope of the federal government (and to justify his advocacy of class-warfare taxation), President Obama has been asserting that all of us benefit from government [...]
[...] Indeed, I just appeared on Fox Business Network to talk about a new study showing an exodus from Maryland following the imposition of some class warfare tax hikes (which simply confirms earlier analysis showing the same trend), and at no point was there any discussion about whether the state’s taxpayers had some sort of moral obligation to stay put and get fleeced by Obama-style tax policy. [...]
[...] the answer is easy. They simply care about getting elected and holding power. So if they think class-warfare tax policy is the way of achieving those narcissistic goals, they’ll push higher tax rates. Even if it means [...]
[...] the reporter (at the 2:38 mark) noted my argument that the real problem is that many nations have class-warfare tax systems that penalize work, saving, and [...]
[...] of dividends and capital gains is nearly the worst in the world (and will get even worse if Obama’s class-warfare proposals are [...]
[...] the reporter (at the 2:38 mark) noted my argument that the real problem is that many nations have class-warfare tax systems that penalize work, saving, and [...]
[...] Obama, with his plans to exacerbate class-warfare taxation and further expand the burden of government spending, wants America to be more like nations that [...]
[...] it a good idea to raise taxes on the rich? I argue that penalizing success doesn’t make sense, so class warfare tax policy should be [...]
[...] of dividends and capital gains is nearly the worst in the world (and will get even worse if Obama’s class-warfare proposals are [...]
[...] spending policies and class-warfare tax policies have produced dismal economic performance, with unemployment stuck above 8 percent – even [...]
[...] though tax reform should appeal to well-meaning liberals, Obama seems committed to the class-warfare approach . Romney, meanwhile, mostly wants to tinker with the current system (when he’s not saying [...]
[...] the main point of this post is to explain that class-warfare taxes on the rich are a real threat, but they’re also just the camel’s nose under the tent. [...]
[...] It seems that the question doesn’t matter with this administration. The answer is always to impose more class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] It seems that the question doesn’t matter with this administration. The answer is always to impose more class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] reforms to Medicare and Medicaid) compared to President Obama’s statist agenda of class warfare and bigger [...]
[...] And most leftist leaders would like to impose higher tax rates on success, even if the government collects less revenue. [...]
[...] reforms to Medicare and Medicaid) compared to President Obama’s statist agenda of class warfare and bigger [...]
[...] reforms to Medicare and Medicaid) compared to President Obama’s statist agenda of class warfare and bigger [...]
[...] class-warfare accusation struck me as a bit sketchy because when I looked at the data a couple of years ago, I [...]
[...] Second, politicians are very reluctant to lower tax rates on groups that can be demagogued, such as “rich people” and “big corporations.” This is the destructive mentality that drives class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] he may want to chat with fellow tax-averse actor Jon Lovitz before moving back to America. Obama’s class-warfare agenda isn’t as bad as what Hollande is trying to impose, but it’s not Hong Kong or the Cayman [...]
[...] we have more evidence that the President understands the dangers of class-warfare taxation and burdensome government spending. At least when he’s not talking about American fiscal [...]
[...] And does anyone think our economy would be stronger, or our fiscal position would be better, if we replaced some debt-financed spending with some spending financed by class-warfare taxes? [...]
[...] Second, politicians are very reluctant to lower tax rates on groups that can be demagogued, such as “rich people” and “big corporations.” This is the destructive mentality that drives class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] I retract that statement. He wants to maintain his current approach, but then add some class-warfare taxes to the mix. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] not just a big tax hike. The Prime Minister wants to get rid of the flat tax by imposing a special, Obama-style class-warfare tax rate on the so-called [...]
[...] I retract that statement. He wants to maintain his current approach, but then add some class-warfare taxes to the mix. Share and [...]
[...] not just a big tax hike. The Prime Minister wants to get rid of the flat tax by imposing a special, Obama-style class-warfare tax rate on the so-called [...]
[...] cigarette of the Obama campaign, as well as cartoons here, here, here and here that mock the President’s class-warfare tax agenda. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] I have nothing against rich people. But I utterly despise people who get rich using the state. If they earn their money honestly, I’ll defend them to my last breath and I’ll fight against those who want to seize their earnings via class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] And if lower tax rates don’t help an economy, then presumably there is no downside if Obama’s class-warfare tax policy is [...]
[...] And if lower tax rates don’t help an economy, then presumably there is no downside if Obama’s class-warfare tax policy is [...]
[...] she wants to push the same failed class-warfare tax policy today. Rate this:Share [...]
[...] she wants to push the same failed class-warfare tax policy [...]
[...] class-warfare accusation struck me as a bit sketchy because when I looked at the data a couple of years ago, I [...]
[...] and foremost with the United States, I think it will be helpful to have France as an example of why class-warfare tax policy is a bad [...]
[...] big obstacle is that too many politicians believe in class-warfare tax policy, even though lower-income people are among the biggest victims when the economy is [...]
[...] of 35 percent (and well below the 39.6 percent top rate that is part of President Obama’s class-warfare proposal). The corporate tax rate also would be [...]
[...] big obstacle is that too many politicians believe in class-warfare tax policy, even though lower-income people are among the biggest victims when the economy is [...]
[...] of dividends and capital gains is nearly the worst in the world (and will get even worse if Obama’s class-warfare proposals are [...]
[...] both explicitly talk about redistribution as a political tool. Take money from a minority (i.e., class-warfare tax policy) and give it to enough voters to create a political [...]
[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative impact. Yet times are changing, and not just [...]
[...] decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative impact. Yet times are changing, and not just [...]
[...] personal income tax rates also would be the wrong approach since that would punish every successful person, not just wayward corporate [...]
[...] good policy in other areas? Au contraire, President Hollande is compounding the damage with huge class-warfare tax [...]
[...] never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] If you’re thinking this sounds familiar, you probably remember President Obama’s infamous statement during the 2008 campaign that he wanted to raise the capital gains tax rate for reasons of “fairness” regardless of whether tax revenues decreased (if you think I’m somehow exaggerating or distorting his words, just go to the 4:20 mark of this video). [...]
[...] left will never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for government. But surely there are some statists who [...]
[...] my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama said in 2008 that – for reasons of “fairness” – he [...]
[...] famous example, but that was before I started this blog. Previous entries on my list include.In my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama said in 2008 that – for reasons of “fairness” – he wanted to raise the [...]
[...] report card uses variables such as the burden of government spending and the degree of class warfare tax policy to determine which states are moving in the right direction and which ones are moving in the wrong [...]
[...] report card uses variables such as the burden of government spending and the degree of class warfare tax policy to determine which states are moving in the right direction and which ones are moving in the wrong [...]
[...] spending, which means the numerator in the equation is going in the wrong direction. And he wants class-warfare tax policy and more red tape, which makes it even harder for the denominator to move in the right [...]
[...] spending, which means the numerator in the equation is going in the wrong direction. And he wants class-warfare tax policy and more red tape, which makes it even harder for the denominator to move in the right [...]
[...] both explicitly talk about redistribution as a political tool. Take money from a minority (i.e., class-warfare tax policy) and give it to enough voters to create a political [...]
[...] California. They will reduce the burden of government spending and replace the state’s class-warfare tax system with a simple and fair flat [...]
[...] taxes, but he usually claims he only wants higher tax rates on evil rich people as part of his class-warfare agenda. Heck, he promised back in 2008 that, “no family making less than $250,000 a year will [...]
[...] Obama supports higher taxes, but he usually claims he only wants higher tax rates on rich people. Heck, he promised back in 2008 that “no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any [...]
[...] Obama supports higher taxes, but he usually claims he only wants higher tax rates on rich people. Heck, he promised back in 2008 that “no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any [...]
[...] This election season has seen lots of talk (and demagoguery) about whether investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners should be hit with class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama said in 2008 that – for reasons of “fairness” – he wanted to raise the [...]
[...] I talked a couple of days ago to Neil Cavuto about whether the Obama Administration is slightly modifying its class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Though, to give Obama credit, I think he is completely serious about wanting to impose class-warfare tax hikes. Rate this:Share this:PrintEmailFacebookTwitterMoredeliciousDiggFarkLinkedInRedditStumbleUponLike [...]
[...] my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama said in 2008 that – for reasons of “fairness” – he wanted to raise the [...]
[...] Anyhow, the Chuck Norris column is a good companion to my video on class warfare. [...]
[...] wrote a few months ago about Jon Lovitz rejecting the President’s class-warfare fiscal policy.Then he got mocked by Clint Eastwood, leading to a series of empty chair jokes (see [...]
[...] clearly is signally that he wants to move this bad plan even further to the left, most notably with class-warfare increases in top tax rates, which is contrary to one of the few good features in the Bowles-Simpson [...]
[...] And does anyone think our economy would be stronger, or our fiscal position would be better, if we replaced some debt-financed spending with some spending financed by class-warfare taxes? [...]
[...] other words, steer clear of punitive class-warfare tax rates and make sure to control the burden of government [...]
[...] because they don’t respect us. They either treat us like fatted calves to be slaughtered with class warfare taxation or as wards of the state that should be permanently trapped in lives of [...]
[...] because they don’t respect us. They either treat us like fatted calves to be slaughtered with class warfare taxation or as wards of the state that should be permanently trapped in lives of [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] I retract that statement. He wants to maintain his current approach, but then add some class-warfare taxes to the [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] video also makes good points about double taxation, class warfare, and the Laffer [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] video also makes good points about double taxation, class warfare, and the Laffer [...]
[...] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] video also makes good points about double taxation, class warfare, and the Laffer [...]
[...] video also makes good points about double taxation, class warfare, and the Laffer [...]
[...] I shared a cartoon last Halloween that made fun of those who support class-warfare tax policy. [...]
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[...] even though his stimulus failed, and even though his class-warfare tax policy is like a dark cloud over the economy, and even though his plans to further increase the burden of [...]
[...] speaking of Britain, here’s an image of the President explaining the basic principles of class-warfare policy to Prime Minister David [...]
[...] video also makes good points about double taxation, class warfare, and the Laffer [...]
[...] I’m motivated primarily by the desire to reduce the burden of government spending and block bad tax policy, let’s look first at the key fiscal measures on this year’s [...]
[...] stimulus was a flop. Obamacare made a bad healthcare system even worse. He keeps pushing for class-warfare tax policy. And he wants to increase the burden of government spending. I fully expect him to pursue the same [...]
[...] structured the measure so that the majority of voters would be unaffected. It was basically a class-warfare proposal, with a small fraction of the population being targeted to generate (at least in theory) a bunch of [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] And I explained how the problem should be solved, but warned that the biggest stumbling block is President Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] the main point of this post is to explain that class-warfare taxes on the rich are a real threat, but they’re also just the camel’s nose under the tent. The [...]
[...] for that to happen. The reason they want to squash tax havens is precisely because they want bad tax policy in America and other “onshore” [...]
[...] And I explained how the problem should be solved, but warned that the biggest stumbling block is President Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] for that to happen. The reason they want to squash tax havens is precisely because they want bad tax policy in America and other “onshore” [...]
[...] In other words, the people of Jersey have made a very intelligent decision to avoid class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] for instance, that the OECD has allied itself with the Obama Administration to push for class-warfare tax policy. And it’s disgusting that these pampered bureaucrats at the IMF get tax-free salaries while [...]
[...] so let’s set that aside. I assume “fairer” is a code word for class warfare, though it doesn’t make sense in this context since a VAT – for all its other flaws [...]
[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative [...]
[...] If you’re thinking this sounds familiar, you probably remember President Obama’s infamous statement during the 2008 campaign that he wanted to raise the capital gains tax rate for reasons of “fairness” regardless of whether tax revenues decreased (if you think I’m somehow exaggerating or distorting his words, just go to the 4:20 mark of this video). [...]
[...] going to have a big debate in the next month or two about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and other rich [...]
[...] has staked out a very dogmatic and inflexible position on class-warfare tax hikes and he obviously wants all of us to think only the “rich” will be [...]
[...] has staked out a very dogmatic and inflexible position on class-warfare tax hikes and he obviously wants all of us to think only the “rich” will be [...]
[...] has staked out a very dogmatic and inflexible position on class-warfare tax hikes and he obviously wants all of us to think only the “rich” will be [...]
[...] be bad news, it’s not the worst possible outcome. President Barack Obama has proposed a class-warfare plan that would repeal the sequester and maintain—and exacerbate—the tax hikes on the [...]
[...] suppose I should write something serious about Obama’s class-warfare agenda, but I’m in Iceland and it’s almost time to head into Reykjavik for dinner. So [...]
[...] would be bad news, it’s not the worst possible outcome. President Barack Obama has proposed a class-warfare plan that would repeal the sequester and maintain—and exacerbate—the tax hikes on the so-called [...]
[...] and interventionism, which undermines economic efficiency. To make matters worse, Obama wants higher tax rates and more double taxation of saving and [...]
[...] And I explained how the problem should be solved, but warned that the biggest stumbling block is President Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Obama and other statists in Washington want a big class-warfare tax hike. They claim the additional revenue is necessary to reduce red [...]
[...] Obama and other statists in Washington want a big class-warfare tax hike. They claim the additional revenue is necessary to reduce red [...]
[...] markets skittish, but I’m much more worried about Obama bullying the GOP into agreeing to a class-warfare deal that leads to higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, as well as [...]
[...] markets skittish, but I’m much more worried about Obama bullying the GOP into agreeing to a class-warfare deal that leads to higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, as well as [...]
[...] Obama and other statists in Washington want a big class-warfare tax hike. They claim the additional revenue is necessary to reduce red [...]
[...] not a big fan of Obama’s class warfare approach to tax policy, so I especially enjoy cartoons that make fun of his soak-the-rich ideology. You can see some of my [...]
[...] Cela nous ramène à la bagarre fiscale en cours aux États-Unis. Obama a campé sur ses positions et a exigé une augmentation des taux des tranches d'imposition supérieures. Il affirme que la responsabilité budgétaire rend nécessaire une telle approche digne de la «lutte des classe». [...]
[...] wasteful spending and punitive tax rates. Unfortunately, if his proposals for bigger government and class-warfare tax policy are any indication, President Obama still seems to think those policies would be good for [...]
[...] Eugene Robinson is one of the group-think columnists at the Washington Post. Like E.J. Dionne, he is an utterly predictable proponent of big government. So it won’t surprise you to know that he wants taxes to go up and he’s a big fan of Obama’s class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] Eugene Robinson is one of the group-think columnists at the Washington Post. Like E.J. Dionne, he is an utterly predictable proponent of big government. So it won’t surprise you to know that he wants taxes to go up and he’s a big fan of Obama’s class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] am I sharing these numbers? Because let’s now think about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike. He wants higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners and other [...]
[...] why am I sharing these numbers? Because let’s now think about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike. He wants higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners and other “rich” [...]
[...] now think about President Obama’s proposed class-warfare tax hike. He wants higher tax rates on investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners and other “rich” [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Unless the law is changed, big tax increases will be imposed on all taxpayers next year. This is the so-called fiscal cliff, and President Obama is using this unpalatable situation as an excuse to push for his class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] moral of the story is that the tax increase battle is not about deficits and debt. The President’s class-warfare tax policy is designed to enable bigger [...]
[...] Obama’s main goal in the fiscal cliff negotiations is to impose a class-warfare tax hike. [...]
[...] take a break from depressing posts about Obama’s fixation on class-warfare tax policy and the failure of Washington to enact genuine entitlement [...]
[...] moral of the story is that the tax increase battle is not about deficits and debt. ThePresident’s class-warfare tax policy is designed to enable bigger [...]
[...] The Benson and Holbert cartoons at this link do an excellent job of mocking Obama’s class-warfare agenda. [...]
[...] tax plan. That’s true, but House Republicans prevailed after campaigning against class-warfare taxes, so that’s a [...]
[...] tax plan. That’s true, but House Republicans prevailed after campaigning against class-warfare taxes, so that’s a [...]
[...] the moral of this story? Well, President Obama claims his class-warfare tax policy will reduce deficits as part of a “balanced [...]
[...] been very critical of Obama’s class-warfare ideology because it leads to bad fiscal policy. But perhaps it is time to give some attention to other [...]
[...] But it’s hard to laugh when you contemplate what’s happening. Obama is bullying the GOP, and the Republicans are in the process of surrendering to his class-warfare demands. [...]
[...] been very critical of Obama’s class-warfare ideology because it leads to bad fiscal policy. But perhaps it is time to give some attention to other [...]
[...] soak-the-rich tax plan. That’s true, but House Republicans prevailed after campaigning against class-warfare taxes, so that’s a [...]
[...] been very critical of Obama’s class-warfare ideology because it leads to bad fiscal policy. But perhaps it is time to give some attention to other [...]
[...] France, Francois Hollande, doesn’t seem overly concerned by economic rationality and decided (Obama must be quite envious) that a top tax rate of 75 percent is fair.” And patriotic as [...]
[...] France, Francois Hollande, doesn’t seem overly concerned by economic rationality and decided (Obama must be quite envious) that a top tax rate of 75 percent is fair.” And patriotic as [...]
[...] But it’s hard to laugh when you contemplate what’s happening. Obama is bullying the GOP, and the Republicans are in the process of surrendering to his class-warfare demands. [...]
[...] All I know is that I would like to force these clowns to spend a couple of minutes watching this video from Mattie Duppler of Americans for Tax Reform. They would then realize there is no legitimate argument for Obama’s class-warfare policy. [...]
[...] other words, steer clear of punitive class-warfare tax rates and make sure to control the burden of government [...]
[...] class-warfare crowd is opposed to the flat tax for ideological reasons. They want high tax rates and punitive double [...]
[...] Here’s a Lisa Benson cartoon that makes a similar point, but it focuses on Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] that was one of my main points in this CNBC debate about state governments and class-warfare tax policy with Jared [...]
[...] also based on the notion that discrimination is wrong and that class-warfare policy should be [...]
[...] to make matters worse, they always seem to want class-warfare tax hikes that do heavy economic damage rather than the loophole closers that at least get rid of some of the [...]
[...] he may want to chat with fellow tax-averse actor Jon Lovitz before moving back to America. Obama’s class-warfare agenda isn’t as bad as what Hollande is trying to impose, but it’s not Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands [...]
[...] insiders. I’ve previously explained that ordinary Americans get very tempted to support class-warfare tax hikes once they realize someone is going to be raped and pillaged by [...]
[...] I don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax policy. [...]
[...] Obama’s currently threatening to take the nation over the fiscal cliff unless he gets some class warfare tax policy, this Lisa Benson holiday cartoon from last year is worth sharing as [...]
[...] I don’t like bloated government. It undermines economic performance by diverting resources from the productive sector of the economy and often leads to destructive tax policy. [...]
[...] some new rules for golf, based on Obama’s soak-the-rich/entrap-the-poor approach to fiscal [...]
[...] It appears that there’s no way of avoiding a tax increase. Either we go over the cliff, meaning across-the-board hikes for those who pay federal income tax, or Republicans acquiesce to Obama’s class-warfare tax agenda. [...]
[...] It appears that there’s no way of avoiding a tax increase. Either we go over the cliff, meaning across-the-board hikes for those who pay federal income tax, or Republicans acquiesce to Obama’s class-warfare tax agenda. [...]
[...] of when the deal is announced, I fear the final result will be some sort of victory for Obama, with class-warfare tax policy that will undermine the economy’s long-run growth and reduce American [...]
[...] happen because of Obama’s proposal for a much more onerous death tax, which is part of his class-warfare agenda and would take effect in just a couple of [...]
[...] In his paper, Chris also gives a good explanation of the underlying tax theory in the capital gains tax debate. Simply stated, the statists like the “Haig-Simons” approach because it justifies class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] might happen because of Obama’s proposal for a much more onerous death tax, which is part of his class-warfare agenda and would take effect in just a couple of [...]
[...] If all that sounds familiar, that’s because it’s also a description of what President Obama is proposing for the United States. [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] 30 was a very troubling development since it signaled that voters could be tricked into enacting class-warfare tax policy, even though they should have realized that more revenue for the state’s politicians would [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] the class-warfare present that the clowns in Washington are giving us for the New [...]
[...] was a very troubling development since it signaled that voters could be tricked into enacting class-warfare tax policy, even though they should have realized that more revenue for the state’s politicians would [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $ 400,000 ($ 450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). “This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy,” says [...]
[...] were missing-in-action on the first problem and they made the second problem worse. Obama got a class-warfare tax hike and nothing was done to control government [...]
[...] though tax reform should appeal to well-meaning liberals, Obama seems committed to the class-warfare approach . Romney, meanwhile, mostly wants to tinker with the current system (when he’s not saying [...]
[...] of dividends and capital gains is nearly the worst in the world (and will get even worse if Obama’s class-warfare proposals are [...]
[...] In his paper, Chris also gives a good explanation of the underlying tax theory in the capital gains tax debate. Simply stated, the statists like the “Haig-Simons” approach because it justifies class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] I will give him credit. Not only does he want class-warfare tax hikes, such as a higher death tax, but he openly admits he wants to rape and pillage the middle class as [...]
[...] it a good idea to raise taxes on the rich? I argue that penalizing success doesn’t make sense, so class warfare tax policy should be [...]
[...] The most-viewed post in the history of this blog is the “riding in the wagon” cartoon, but the post that has received the highest number of star-ratings is my video on class warfare. [...]
[...] He also understands that high tax rates discourage productive behavior, so he’s obviously not a fan of the President’s class-warfare approach. [...]
[...] the class-warfare present that the clowns in Washington are giving us for the New [...]
[...] stimulus was a flop. Obamacare made a bad healthcare system even worse. He keeps pushing for class-warfare tax policy. And he wants to increase the burden of government spending. I fully expect him to pursue the same [...]
[...] If all that sounds familiar, that’s because it’s also a description of what President Obama is proposing for the United States. [...]
[...] of Obama’s class-warfare tax hike and additional tax increases by kleptocrats at the state level, many successful taxpayers will now [...]
[...] of Obama’s class-warfare tax hike and additional tax increases by kleptocrats at the state level, many successful taxpayers will now [...]
[...] of Obama’s class-warfare tax hike and additional tax increases by kleptocrats at the state level, many successful taxpayers will now [...]
[...] important, as I stated in the interview, his success would show that Obama’s class-warfare agenda may have some appeal in basket-case states such as California, but it doesn’t have much [...]
[...] I’m not talking about the fiscal cliff and the President’s class-warfare trophy of higher tax rates on those evil rich people. That happened this [...]
[...] when Japan’s economy implodes, but I think that collapse is almost inevitable at this point. Class warfare tax policy and Keynesian fiscal policy are not a recipe for a good [...]
[...] I’m not talking about the fiscal cliff and the President’s class-warfare trophy of higher tax rates on those evil rich people. That happened this [...]
[...] I’m not talking about the fiscal cliff and the President’s class-warfare trophy of higher tax rates on those evil rich people. That happened this [...]
[...] spending policies and class-warfare tax policies have produced dismal economic performance, with unemployment stuck above 8 percent – even though [...]
[...] doing and is in over its head. With that in mind, and given the White House’s position that class warfare taxation is good fiscal policy, how should we interpret a recent publication from the Tax Foundation, which [...]
[...] that in mind, and given the White House’s position that class warfare taxation is good fiscal policy, how should we interpret a recent publication from the Tax Foundation, which [...]
[...] 30 was a very troubling development since it signaled that voters could be tricked into enacting class-warfare tax policy, even though they should have realized that more revenue for the state’s politicians would simply [...]
[...] though tax reform should appeal to well-meaning liberals, Obama seems committed to the class-warfare approach . Romney, meanwhile, mostly wants to tinker with the current system (when he’s not saying [...]
[...] the main point of this post is to explain that class-warfare taxes on the rich are a real threat, but they’re also just the camel’s nose under the tent. The [...]
[...] impulsive and misguided exercise in class warfare surely will backfire as more and more productive people flee to other states – particularly [...]
[...] fond of my video analyzing the problems with class warfare tax policy, and I’ve explained that higher tax rates on the rich will cause bad Laffer Curve effects [...]
[...] fond of my video analyzing the problems with class warfare tax policy, and I’ve explained that higher tax rates on the rich will cause bad Laffer Curve effects because [...]
[...] damage is then compounded by a needlessly destructive and punitive tax [...]
[...] damage is then compounded by a needlessly destructive and punitive tax [...]
[...] Obama has imposed a class-warfare tax hike, pushed through Obamacare, and squandered $billions on a faux stimulus (perfectly captured by this [...]
[...] can see from his latest article in the UK-based Telegraph, he’s also very wise on issues of class warfare tax policy and Laffer Curve responses to punitive [...]
[...] real lesson to be learned is that we live in an era of higher taxes on productive activity, a heavier burden of government spending, and more costly government regulation and intervention. [...]
[...] It seems that the question doesn’t matter with this administration. The answer is always to impose more class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] even though President Obama just got his class-warfare tax increase on the so-called rich (as well as a big tax hike on all American workers), is seems all that did is [...]
[...] when the class-warfare crowd says that the so-called rich should “contribute” more to “give back” to [...]
[...] left will never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for [...]
[...] a rising burden of government spending and more class-warfare tax policy, the only folks getting a real Valentine are the special interest groups. And we’re paying [...]
[...] Second, politicians are very reluctant to lower tax rates on groups that can be demagogued, such as “rich people” and “big corporations.” This is the destructive mentality that drives class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] Romney was subjected to a lot of class-warfare demagoguery during the 2012 campaign because he also invested some of his wealth in a Cayman [...]
[...] a rising burden of government spending and more class-warfare tax policy, the only folks getting a real Valentine are the special interest groups. And we’re paying for [...]
[...] impulsive and misguided exercise in class warfare surely will backfire as more and more productive people flee to other states – particularly those [...]
[...] Then again, maybe the President understands, but just doesn’t care. He’s already stated, after all, that he favors more punitive tax policies even if the government doesn’t collect any extra revenue. [...]
[...] when the class-warfare crowd says that the so-called rich should “contribute” more to “give back” to society, I roll my [...]
[...] for instance, raised the top tax rate from 35 percent to 39.6 percent as part of his class-warfare agenda. Hoover, by contrast, boosted the top rate from 25 percent to 63 percent and FDR then pushed it to [...]
[...] only option since President Obama is refusing to look at any alternatives unless they are based on class-warfare tax hikes and phony entitlement [...]
[...] difference. And if lower tax rates don’t help an economy, then presumably there is no downside if Obama’s class-warfare tax policy is [...]
[...] editorial is that the New York Times is very explicit about political strategy. They support more class-warfare taxes in order to set the stage for higher taxes on the middle [...]
[...] But I also think some background knowledge is necessary to explain why the White House is blowing smoke when they relentlessly demagogue against “corporate jets” as part of their never-ending campaign for class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] class-warfare accusation struck me as a bit sketchy because when I looked at the data a couple of years ago, I [...]
[...] structured the measure so that the majority of voters would be unaffected. It was basically a class-warfare proposal, with a small fraction of the population being targeted to generate (at least in theory) a bunch of [...]
[...] he may want to chat with fellow tax-averse actor Jon Lovitz before moving back to America. Obama’s class-warfare agenda isn’t as bad as what Hollande is trying to impose, but it’s not Hong Kong or the Cayman Islands [...]
[...] richer, but the left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] richer, but the left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] richer, but the left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] I shared a cartoon last Halloween that made fun of those who support class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] she wants to push the same failed class-warfare tax policy [...]
[...] left seems to be okay with that perverse form of redistribution because he supports class-warfare tax hikes. Sort of like buying an indulgence in the Middle [...]
[...] spent a lot of time debunking class-warfare tax policy, and I’ve certainly explained ’til I’m blue in the face that big government [...]
[...] difference. And if lower tax rates don’t help an economy, then presumably there is no downside if Obama’s class-warfare tax policy is [...]
[...] spent a lot of time debunking class-warfare tax policy, and I’ve certainly explained ’til I’m blue in the face that big government [...]
[...] since Obama’s currently threatening to take the nation over the fiscal cliff unless he gets some class warfare tax policy, this Lisa Benson holiday cartoon from last year is worth sharing as [...]
[...] spent a lot of time debunking class-warfare tax policy, and I’ve certainly explained ’til I’m blue in the face that big government facilitates a [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] that in mind, I have a big smile on my face because Francois Hollande’s class-warfare tax policy in France is a bigger failure than even I predicted it would [...]
[...] The top tax rate will increase to 39.6 percent for entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, and other “rich” taxpayers making more than $400,000 ($450,000 for married couples). This is Obama’s big victory. He gets his class-warfare trophy. [...]
[...] And does anyone think our economy would be stronger, or our fiscal position would be better, if we replaced some debt-financed spending with some spending financed by class-warfare taxes? [...]
[...] But that assumes that folks on the left are motivated by a desire to maximize tax revenue. If you want to know the biggest obstacle to sensible tax policy, pay close attention beginning at the 4:34 mark of this video. [...]
[...] this cartoon correctly focuses on the main problems of punitive taxation and excessive spending, not the lesser symptom of too much [...]
[...] this cartoon correctly focuses on the main problems of punitive taxation and excessive spending, not the lesser symptom of too much [...]
[...] this, folks, is one of the reasons why class-warfare tax policy is so pointlessly [...]
[...] increases” or “higher marginal tax rates.” That will give you an idea of how Obama’s class-warfare tax policy is way out of the [...]
[...] And let’s not forget that Obama wants some more class-warfare tax hikes to finance more of this [...]
[...] And let’s not forget that Obama wants some more class-warfare tax hikes to finance more of this [...]
[...] my video on class warfare, I noted that Obama said in 2008 that – for reasons of “fairness” – he wanted to raise the [...]
[...] both explicitly talk about redistribution as a political tool. Take money from a minority (i.e., class-warfare tax policy) and give it to enough voters to create a political [...]
[...] that put liberty over statism, so at least you don’t need a lot of time to figure out whether class-warfare tax policy is desirable, whether the federal government is too big, or whether government should be throwing [...]
[...] My fundamental problem with the French system is that the burden of government spending is excessive and the politicians seem to think the answer is additional increments of class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] other words, steer clear of punitive class-warfare tax rates and make sure to control the burden of government [...]
[...] I hope I’m wrong, but I fear that my concerns will be validated next Wednesday and we’ll see another budget that has no real entitlement reform and more class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] But at least most of them aren’t compounding those mistakes with Keynesian spending schemes and class-warfare tax policy. [...]
[...] I hope I’m wrong, but I fear that my concerns will be validated next Wednesday and we’ll see another budget that has no real entitlement reform and more class-warfare tax hikes. [...]
[...] burden of government spending is too high, the tax code is too punitive, red tape is hindering entrepreneurship, and various handouts are creating a dependency culture [...]
[...] burden of government spending is too high, the tax code is too punitive, red tape is hindering entrepreneurship, and various handouts are creating a dependency culture [...]
[...] the “Top 10″ tax hikes in the President’s budget. Most of them are based on the President’s class-warfare ideology, though he also wants to hit lower-income people with a big hike in the tobacco [...]
[...] left will never learn – in large part because they’re more interested in punishing success with class warfare tax policy than they are in collecting extra revenue for [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] Anyhow, the Chuck Norris column is a good companion to my video on class warfare. [...]
[...] I retract that statement. He wants to maintain his current approach, but then add some class-warfare taxes to the [...]
[...] of France, Francois Hollande, doesn’t seem overly concerned by economic rationality and decided (Obama must be quite envious) that a top tax rate of 75 percent is fair.” And patriotic as [...]
[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative [...]
[...] much as a survey of tax research found that nearly 90 percent of academic studies concluded that class-warfare tax policy is [...]
[...] much as a survey of tax research found that nearly 90 percent of academic studies concluded that class-warfare tax policy is [...]
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[...] for growth in advanced nations (both of these findings, incidentally, suggest that Obama’s class-warfare tax agenda is quite [...]
[...] bad for growth in advanced nations (both of these findings, incidentally, suggest that Obama’s class-warfare tax agenda is quite [...]
[...] thought he could bully Republicans into a class-warfare tax hike. Now he’s resorting to pathetic [...]
[...] thought he could bully Republicans into a class-warfare tax hike. Now he’s resorting to pathetic [...]
[...] (or decided to ignore) the lessons of the Reagan era, British politicians also have gravitated to a class-warfare approach. Allister points out that this is having a negative [...]
[...] share a lot of economic theory and empirical evidence in favor of lower tax rates. And I’m constantly extolling the virtues [...]
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[...] share a lot of economic theory and empirical evidence in favor of lower tax rates. And I’m constantly extolling the [...]
[...] recipe for sustainable and strong growth. Growth also is far more likely if lawmakers refrain from class-warfare tax policy and instead seek to collect revenue in ways that minimize the damage to [...]
[...] the specifics, I obviously didn’t like Obama’s predictable push for class warfare tax policy, but I’ve addressed that issue often enough that I don’t have anything new to [...]
[...] if that’s true, why bother producing and subjecting yourself to stress when your reward is punitive tax rates? Why not participate in the easy side of the “entitlement culture” and simply take [...]
[...] Anyhow, the Chuck Norris column is a good companion to my video on class warfare. [...]
[…] Here’s a Lisa Benson cartoon that makes a similar point, but it focuses on Obama’s class-warfare tax policy. […]
[…] rate of 35 percent (and well below the 39.6 percent top rate that is part of President Obama’s class-warfare proposal). The corporate tax rate also would be […]
[…] President Obama repeatedly assures us that he only wants higher taxes on the rich as part of his class-warfare agenda. […]
[…] on the Swiss tax system that contains some very sound analysis – including a rejection of Obama-style class warfare and a call to lower income tax […]