Obviously I agree that the rich should pay more in taxes that is common sense, but the idea we could run an economy without taxing anyone deemed “middle class” is a fantasy.

People love the European welfare state, here is the thing European taxation is way less progressive people of all income brackets pay more in taxes, I am not saying that is wrong but the fact is most Americans would hate it.

In the nordics it is a cultural assumption that everyone pays, yes even poor people.

European income tax rates are way flatter with the top income level kicking in earlier.