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NoJusticeNoPeace

(5,018 posts) Tue Apr 21, 2015, 07:43 PM Apr 2015

The righwing meme about income inequality, you wont believe this.

I was just told there is no income inequality because most of the money or dollars represented by rich people is wealth and not income.

I shit you not

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The righwing meme about income inequality, you wont believe this. (Original Post) NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 OP

Sometimes madokie Apr 2015 #1

Then they should not object to the rich being taxed. Kalidurga Apr 2015 #2

There exist, people and moments which when combined; Half-Century Man Apr 2015 #3

madokie

(51,076 posts)

1. Sometimes

Reply to NoJusticeNoPeace (Original post)

Tue Apr 21, 2015, 07:46 PM

Apr 2015

I think there ought to be a season on the bastards.
Not really sure this is necessary though

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)

2. Then they should not object to the rich being taxed.

Reply to NoJusticeNoPeace (Original post)

Tue Apr 21, 2015, 07:47 PM

Apr 2015

Because it wouldn't be an income tax it would be a tax on their wealth.

Half-Century Man

(5,279 posts)

3. There exist, people and moments which when combined;

Reply to NoJusticeNoPeace (Original post)

Tue Apr 21, 2015, 08:29 PM

Apr 2015

come very close to "worth it" in regards to facing minor assault charges just to see their surprised look and bleeding lip.

What about carrying business cards which say "I really want to punch you now".

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