Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

slightlv

(5,550 posts)

12. And all their money was "unearned"...

Reply to angrychair (Reply #9)

Fri May 23, 2025, 09:52 PM

Friday

stocks, pass-thrus, and all those other loop holes I have no knowledge of or understanding about.

Our wages, classified as "earned income" should be taxed at a much lower rate, recognizing the importance of our work and time. Unearned Income should be taxed at a higher rate. Playing around on your computer and moving digits across accounts doesn't take much energy.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Top 10 wealthiest American men collectively earned extra $1B a day, report says, as Trump pushes tax cuts [View all] groundloop Thursday OP

How much is enough? JoseBalow Thursday #1

Fuck every single one of them... EarthFirst Thursday #2

The mere existence of billionaires indicates a broken and declining society PSPS Thursday #3

Note: article is from a non-US outlet. Some of the best US reporting is not from US outlets. Red flag. nt wiggs Thursday #4

The UK press... ultralite001 Thursday #6

Where is the complete list??? ultralite001 Thursday #5

You just know the answer to that question! /snark slightlv Thursday #7

A billion dollars a DAY over the last year. slightlv Thursday #8

That worded it awkwardly angrychair Thursday #9

And all their money was "unearned"... slightlv Friday #12

"Earned" orangecrush Thursday #10

Well, that's all that matters, isn't it? :sarcasm: :sarcasm: raccoon Friday #11

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Top 10 wealthiest America...»Reply #12