Comment on Why do Republicans hate the poor so much?
rantron@lemmy.zip 14 hours ago
My brother’s a CEO of a hospital. He makes over $400,000 a year. He told me that he votes for whatever candidate lowers his taxes. He cares about nothing else. Which is strange considering he’s in the healthcare industry. But, he broke down the numbers for me and he voted for Trump over less than $10,000 a year. That’s how much less tax is he pays. Like I said he cares about nothing else. He has a trans son, who he supports, however he will vote against his interest for under $10,000 a year. Year. I don’t know that this is Jack answer you were looking for but just the personal. Anthony.
He has a trans son, who he supports
No, he objectively does not. Tolerates on a local level, sure, but not supports.
“I love you, son! I’m so proud of you for being your true self,” he yelled from outside the burning building, holding the door shut, “but you’re on the insurance policy, so the payout is better if you die!”
This is vaguely wjat my .om told me. “My paycheck was bigger under him last time” direct quote.
Its not hate FOR some ither group its selfishness and greed and paranoia that someone is getting something over them.
This affects where people live too. blue states have higher tax and income tax so why would I live there ?
Maybe if we could directly see where every penny of our taxes go. But in the US its just blatant theft we try to avoid as much as possible. In other countries you actually see benefits of your taxes. Not here.
Still if I made 400k a year I wouldn’t really give a crap. Its more when you make 40k a year and taxes take 25% you get a little upset.
When you earn $400k and lose $200k of it to taxes, you get more than a little upset.
Classic conservative math.
Tax rate is 35%? That’s basically half!
Classic “there’s only 1 country in the world” math.
He does not lose half or anywhere close, but hey if that helps you justify things🤷♂️
Depends what country you’re in. I’m on far less than $400k and I pay around 40% income tax alone.
lechekaflan@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
Single issue voters. 🤦♀️