a thoughtful web.
Good ideas and conversation. No ads, no tracking.   Login or Take a Tour!
comment by kleinbl00
kleinbl00  ·  4798 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Elizabeth Warren Quote about the Social Contract Implied in Success
"Simplify" != "fair."

Flat taxes are regressive, simply put. VAT is a flat tax. Sales tax is a flat tax. You wanna see an oligarchy? Find a place that relies solely on sales tax.

You won't find one, though.