Blog post: https://bluehoperising.com/the-build-a-longer-table-tax-plan

Ever feel like the tax code is a maze designed to keep you confused? In this episode, we break down the "Build a Longer Table" tax plan: a fresh take on making taxes fairer for everyone. We'll explore how this plan aims to lighten the load for those struggling to make ends meet, while asking the wealthiest to contribute a bit more. Inspired by the idea that when you have more than you need, you should build a longer table, not a higher fence, we'll discuss how this approach could help bridge the income gap and create a more equitable society. Tune in for a candid, insightful conversation that just might change the way you think about taxes.

Links:

• How four decades of tax cuts fueled inequality: https://publicintegrity.org/inequality-poverty-opportunity/taxes/unequal-burden/how-four-decades-of-tax-cuts-fueled-inequality/
• Tax cuts for the wealthy only benefit the rich: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/research-for-the-world/economics/tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy-only-benefit-the-rich-debunking-trickle-down-economics
• New Data Illustrate the Failure of the Trickle-Down Experiment: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/new-data-illustrate-the-failure-of-the-trickle-down-experiment/

Related episodes:

• Who the hell are the RUBIs, and why did they just vote Trump back in? https://bluehoperising.com/who-are-the-rubis

Blog post: https://bluehoperising.com/who-are-the-rubis

Ever wondered how a group of voters, seemingly out of the political loop, could swing an entire election? Meet the RUBIs: Radically Uninformed and Blindingly Inattentive voters. In this episode, we dive into the 2024 election shocker where Trump clinched victory, thanks to these unexpected supporters. We'll explore who these RUBIs are, why they voted against their own interests, and how their obliviousness has real-world consequences. Plus, we'll discuss strategies to engage this elusive demographic in future elections. Tune in for a candid, eye-opening discussion that might just change the way you view the voting landscape.

Links:

• Hanlon's Razor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanlon%27s_razor
• Trump Supporters Are Already Finding Out What Their Vote Actually Meant: https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/election-trump-supporters-find-out
• George Carlin nailed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKN1Q5SjbeI
• False Consensus Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_consensus_effect
• Thanks Obama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhY9Zxv1-oo
• Uncertainty Aversion: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambiguity_aversion
• Dave Bautista Shreds Trump’s Masculinity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGxwn_N9DtE

Related Episodes:

• The "Build a Longer Table" Tax Plan: https://bluehoperising.com/the-build-a-longer-table-tax-plan

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