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.
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rantron@lemmy.zip 1 week 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.
Zexks@lemmy.world 1 week ago
birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 days ago
Your brother is what we would call a “leech”.
Poor people who do the same as him would be put to sleep on the streets. But him? He gets tax breaks and he makes other peoples’ lives a living hell.
I hope your brother encounters the consequences of his own actions.
lechekaflan@lemmy.world 1 week ago
. He told me that he votes for whatever candidate lowers his taxes. He cares about nothing else.
Single issue voters. 🤦♀️
bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
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.
FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 1 week ago
When you earn $400k and lose $200k of it to taxes, you get more than a little upset.
Phil_in_here@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
Classic conservative math.
Tax rate is 35%? That’s basically half!
FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 1 week ago
Classic “there’s only 1 country in the world” math.
rantron@lemmy.zip 1 week ago
He does not lose half or anywhere close, but hey if that helps you justify things🤷♂️
FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 1 week ago
Depends what country you’re in. I’m on far less than $400k and I pay around 40% income tax alone.
Phil_in_here@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
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!”