• ArbiterXero@lemmy.world
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      I mean that’s beautifully put……

      But unfortunately it’s simpler than that. It’s the story of a reasonable man that achieved beyond his dreams and then flipped sides because of money and status.

      “Suddenly I have an opinion on the capital gains tax.” Type of stuff.

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          Many reasonable people believe all sorts of nutty shit.

          Until it becomes actively harmful, I don’t care much.

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            I’m not seeing how you can be both reasonable and believe there is a vast government and scientific conspiracy to cover up multiple fake moon landings. Sort of seems like a one or the other thing to me.

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              Maybe you need to get out more 😝

              I don’t personally believe in it, but I also don’t care if you do.

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                It’s not about what you personally care about, it’s about what you are defining as a reasonable person. It does explain why so many people think Trump is a very stable genius though.

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        9 months ago

        I, too, have an opinion on the capital gains tax. It should be taxed at the same rate as income. We can let them keep the exception on the first half million in profit because I’m feeling nice today.

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          It’s actually higher in many scenarios.

          What needs to be taxed like income is loans against the stocks

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            Or a simple .01 cent financial transaction tax. Absolutely no effect on the average person, a huge way to raise revenue from bankers and stock traders.

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              Agreed, or just a minimum amount of time that stocks can be owned to kill the high-frequency traders.

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            9 months ago

            Oh yeah that’s right. I forgot about Buy, Borrow, Die.

            I agree, though I’d have to do something thinking about the exact right way to implement a tax on that kind of behavior.

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          The host begins, “Welcome, listeners, to our weekly dive, Where thoughts and ideas vividly come alive. Today’s guest, someone quite unique, Brings perspectives some might seek.”

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