Comment by cryptonector
9 years ago
Can you show us a comparison of GDP growth rates, before and after wealth taxes were promulgated (and, where it happened, repealed)? Also, please, a comparison of GDP history between countries that have and lack wealth taxes.
Near as I can tell Europe has lagged way behind the U.S. in economic growth since the 1980s. I remember back in the 90s when catching up to the U.S. was stated goal of the incipient EU. How did that go? How does that relate to overall tax rates, public spending as a proportion of GDP? Are fertility rates artificially lowered by a high tax burden? Are they improved by the welfare state? Or is something else the matter with Europe?
I think "disaster" is an appropriate adjective for wealth taxes.
> Can you show us a comparison of GDP growth rates, before and after wealth taxes were promulgated?
Two hours before saying that, you said:
> ...every time it's been tried anywhere it's been a disaster for the overall economy: capital (and wealthy people) flees.
Is there any doubt that U.S. GDP has outstripped European countries?
No, you show it.
I already showed that you were completely lying about wealth taxes not existing anymore. Only a fool would trust a proven liar like you.
Man, I love you.
You state a total falsehood (that there are no wealth taxes), and a second falsehood that is, admittedly, subjective, (claiming that they were a disaster).
I point out that you were completely wrong about the objective claim you made, and you ignore that but demand evidence that I prove you were wrong about the other one, too? No way dude, you already proved that you're not here for an honest debate.
I think "disaster" is an appropriate adjective for your integrity.