Bernie Sanders releases 10 years of tax returns, showing how his 2016 presidential run vaulted him i

[apdst]

And there is nothing stopping you from sending in more of your tax money to fund the wall you so desperately want. Are YOU sending in more money?

I'm not one of the ****ing crybabies that piss-n-moan about people not paying enough taxes.

I think people should be able to keep more of their own money, unlike the idiots on the Left.

 

[Idiometer]

Gotta love how CNN immediately tries to imply that the money from his book sales makes him a hypocrite and someone who's lost his credibility as a populist and with the working class as a consequence; I laughed.

So did I. Bernie may have to change his usual rants about millionaires and billionaires, but I'm guessing he'll do that with good humor. And congrats to Bernie for a successful book.

 

[Praxas]

I'm not one of the ****ing crybabies that piss-n-moan about people not paying enough taxes.

No, you're just complaining about no wall being funded by Congress. :lamo

I think people should be able to keep more of their own money, unlike the idiots on the Left.

Yes, we know you are for the wealthy.

 

[Idiometer]

Worthless Chris Mathews did the same thing on MSNBC. Played Bernie clips of him saying, "Millionaires and Billionairs!" That's it. Repeated a clip of him saying that as if it meant something at all.

I watched that, too. Matthews can be extremely annoying at best. Other pundits have been doing the same thing, like lemmings following each other off a cliff. Seriously stupid, IMHO.

 

[Mason66]

So Sanders won't apologize for being a capitalist taking advantage of capitalism, as he pushes socialism on everyone else.
BTW, "considering" paying more in taxes don't pay the bills.

Acadia, to be fair, his quote said he considers it his obligation to pay more when he earns more, not that he just considers paying more.

Again to be fair.

 

[Idiometer]

Bernie "Tax teh rich, but don't ask me to pay the tax I want rich people to pay" isn't a Hypocrite how again?

When did Bernie object to his newfound wealth being taxed? Got a link?

 

[joko104]

Despite his new found wealth, he still advocates taxing millionaires. I'd say he's the opposite of a hypocrite.

Sanders, like the other Democrats, has never proposed closing any loopholes that allow the super rich to pay no taxes. He - and all the rest - do nothing but lie when it comes to taxes.

 

[apdst]

No, you're just complaining about no wall being funded by Congress. :lamo



Yes, we know you are for the wealthy.

Sanders wants socialism for you, not him. :lamo

 

[Idiometer]

Did he only pay what he was legally obligated to pay, or did he pay his ‘fair share’?

The legal obligation IS the "fair share" at any given time. Bernie and many others think the current legal obligation should be more for the highest earners. His newfound largess does not change that.

 

[Acadia]

Sanders wants socialism for you, not him. :lamo

Sanders wanted to make sure he go to be super rich before he implements his socialist utopia. His money is already accumulated. Good luck doing that if he gets his way.

 

[apdst]

Sanders wanted to make sure he go to be super rich before he implements his socialist utopia. His money is already accumulated. Good luck doing that if he gets his way.

Socialists rely on useful idiots so they can enrich themselves. The useful idiots serve their masters well.

 

[ALiberalModerate]

Still waiting on the supporting polling/facts; otherwise your opinion is noted.

1972, George McGovern carried just one state, 17 electoral votes.

1984, Walter Mondale won just 13 electoral votes.

1988, Michael Dukakis won just 111 electoral votes.

How many times do the Democrats have to go down the road of hardcore liberalism in a presidential election to see that it simply doesn't win in this country?

 

[PoS]

You clearly don't get it. He never said free healthcare. He said last night healthcare isn't free. I know math is not a conservative/right wing strong point. so let's view his proposal.

Eliminate private insurance - reduces overhead automatically by eliminating the middle man. increase taxation to pay; no premiums, co-pays or deductibles at point of service. This overall reduces cost on the consumer and businesses as they are no longer paying for health coverage for employees.

Wrong. For a Bernie fan you know so little about what he actually proposes. He is merely making the government the insurer and all the costs therein in his healthcare guarantee for everyone, which will be paid by everyone.

Raising taxes on upper income earners alone isnt going to cover the costs of all these, we're looking at $15 trillion over 10 years.

Bernie Sanders''' Economic Plan Would Add $18 Trillion to Federal Debt | Fortune

Socialists like you love touting government for everyone, but once the money runs out, so will your utopia. Then its gonna be Venezuela 2.0 and you'll be like Maduro's bodyguard, standing at parade behind him with tears in your eyes.

Sanders is not in support of slavery reparations like the other candidates.

False.

Political positions of Bernie Sanders - Wikipedia

In April 2019, Sanders was asked if he would support legislation by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee forming a commission to study the issue of reparations for African-Americans and confirmed he would sign it if elected president and in the event it passed in both chambers of Congress and stated his belief that there should be a study into the subject. Sanders called for "real attention to the most distressed communities in America" and the use of "10 percent of all federal funds to make sure that kids who need it get the education, get the jobs, get the environmental protection that they need"

Yes, he supports cutting back on fossil fuels. This is not bad.

The world runs on fossil fuels. What do you think keeps ships going or planes flying? You obviously didnt think this through, or even take basic science class, as usual.

Tuition free. He supports this. So do I. Since college is now essentially high school, I agree with his proposal.

Good, cause you'll be paying for everybody's tuition too. Write out that $100K check for Lori Loughlin's daughter, okay?

You don't understand his platform, you're just soaking in misinformation. Go educate yourself.

Youre projecting again.

 

[Rexedgar]

The legal obligation IS the "fair share" at any given time. Bernie and many others think the current legal obligation should be more for the highest earners. His newfound largess does not change that.

Sorry, but I ‘m thinking you meant wealth.





largesse is more like charity/giving/etc

 

[Praxas]

Sanders wants socialism for you, not him. :lamo

You don't even know what socialism is. Bernie is not wanting all industry owned by the people or government so he is not a socialist. He is a democratic socialist. I know you don't understand the difference, but it's clear you don't know what socialism is.

 

[yankintx]

Oh Bull****, that's like saying if you want a wall YOU should personally send in YOUR money to fund it.

Odd Righties seem concerned about what rate Bernie has paid, but have no interest in Trumps rate, hmmm. Bet ya Bernie paid a higher rate than Trump !!

 

[Idiometer]

So Sanders won't apologize for being a capitalist taking advantage of capitalism, as he pushes socialism on everyone else.
BTW, "considering" paying more in taxes don't pay the bills.

He won't apoligize for having written a successful book. Period. The rest of that was your own spin, not Bernie's words. And I'm guessing you don't know the difference between socialism in the classic sense and the type of democratic socialism that Bernie and others propose. Maybe do a little research? I realize that isn't the right wing way, to look stuff up for yourself, but that works well for me. Unlike Trump, I enjoy reading and learning. I recommend b it highly. You could start here:

The difference between a 'socialist' and a 'Democratic socialist' - Business Insider

"In the present day, "Democratic socialist" and "socialist" are often treated as interchangeable terms, which can be confusing given Democratic socialists don't necessarily think the government should immediately take control of all aspects of the economy.

They do, however, generally believe the government should help provide for people's most basic needs and help all people have an equal chance at achieving success."

Even Fox News understands the difference:

What is ‘Democratic socialism’? Bernie Sanders''' political ideology explained | Fox News

Happy reading!

 

[apdst]

You don't even know what socialism is. Bernie is not wanting all industry owned by the people or government so he is not a socialist. He is a democratic socialist. I know you don't understand the difference, but it's clear you don't know what socialism is.

How does it feel to serve your masters?

The big question is: what do think is in it for you? History has told us, there's nothing in it for the people.

 

[apdst]

Odd Righties seem concerned about what rate Bernie has paid, but have no interest in Trumps rate, hmmm. Bet ya Bernie paid a higher rate than Trump !!

Odd how you wet yourselves over President Trump's rate and defend Sanders' low ass rate.

 

[Idiometer]

I'm not being indignant and I really don't care what he pays or what Amazon pays.

The question was whether or not the guy is a hypocrite for saying that the rich should pay more.

If he is rich, and he is, then if he is NOT a hypocrite, he should ALREADY be paying what he recommends.

I feel that paying the least amount of tax legally required is the goal and that is what I do. No hypocrisy in that part of my life.

He feels that the rich, that is him, should pay more. Did he? How much extra over and above the legally required amount did he remit to the Feds? A quarter million? Half a million?

Obviously, there is not question that this guy IS a hypocrite. We are only discussing the degree.

It reminds of a reported discussion between Winston Churchill and a Socialite:

“Churchill: "Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?"
Socialite: "My goodness, Mr. Churchill... Well, I suppose... we would have to discuss terms, of course... "
Churchill: "Would you sleep with me for five pounds?"
Socialite: "Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?!"
Churchill: "Madam, we've already established that. Now we are haggling about the price”

― Winston S. Churchill
tags: morality, prostitution

Do you really not care that some of the biggest, richest corporations in America paid ZERO taxes for 2018?

Tax Rates: Amazon, Netflix, IBM Pay No Federal Income Taxes | Money

That's all thanks to Trump's tax "reform" bill. Do you have no idea how much of a revenue shortfal that bill has created? Or the incredible amount it has added, and will continue to add, to our defict? All of that is okay with you? Seriously?

:think:

 

[Praxas]

How does it feel to serve your masters?

The big question is: what do think is in it for you? History has told us, there's nothing in it for the people.

As usual, you just post worthless rhetoric and parrot the same BS as usual. You know nothing about Socialism, Bernie, or Democratic Socialists. That is the only thing you've demonstrated here.

 

[Renae]

When did Bernie object to his newfound wealth being taxed? Got a link?

Bernie Confirms What We Already Knew: He Literally Refuses To Put His Money Where His Mouth Is

He was asked to pay voluntarily the taxation he demands other pay and he balked. Have a nice day.

 

[Renae]

Where has he said don't tax him? Like every other American, he follows the tax laws. If the tax laws were to change to a point he had to pay more he would.

Bernie Confirms What We Already Knew: He Literally Refuses To Put His Money Where His Mouth Is
Asked if he would pay the tax he demands others pay he refused.

Have a nice day

 

[Renae]

"I consider paying more in taxes as my income rose to be both an obligation and an investment in our country"

Literally from the OP, and the article...

Yeah no.
Bernie Confirms What We Already Knew: He Literally Refuses To Put His Money Where His Mouth Is
He was asked to pay the TAX he is demanding others pay, and he balked.

 

[yankintx]

Look how the Righties are foaming over Bernie releasing his return. You just know if there is a Trump V Sanders debate Bernie will shove this down Trumps throat. And Trump will choke on his response but...but...I am being audited!! Well played Sanders!