The issue is once you reach a certain level of wealth you cease being a member of your country and become a member of the international wealthy. An american 1% has more in common with a French/russian/english/japanese 1% than they do with 99% of americans. That is the only reason they support seemingly self destructive behavior by following social trends.
Because in their minds they can move anywhere in the world and instantly fit in with their circle. Nothing will change if they live in New York, London or Paris. They'll find whatever country gives them their tax haven while preaching to everyone else they need to give more to the government and then hiding as much as possible as themselves.
The problem is the only solution is to be to outlaw international corporations. Or make it so that any international corporation pays so heavily in tax that they can't compete against domestic corps.
Just as an aside, 1% in the US is 400k/year, which is certainly upper class, but not international elite wealth. They are still living a normal life, just with better quality for everything.
When you cross the line into true merge wealth, you have people working full time to support your every desire and concern, and they will handle your money.
It is really the top .01% ish that are the “problem”.
Like, a 1% could plan a vacation, and fly first class, and stay in the best hotels/resorts. A .01%er says “I want to go to Dubai right now.” and a car is dispatched to take them to an airport where they are met by their packed luggage already on a private jet stocked with their favorite foods and beverages that takes them to a unnamed “resort” with dedicated staff, etc.
Point is, a 1% er still depends on america and its infrastructure. The .01% could buy citizenship in almost any country in the world if they wanted.
They are still leftists, they have the same diversity hiring practices, women only training programs, diversity and inclusion seminars etc. But they are not very preachy about it.
They are a bit of a mix bag, If I remember correctly they donated to Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020? (not sure about this one)
My 2 cents on why billionaires and corporations are safe:
The left only pretends they want billionaires taxed but in reality they really do not. Leftist power comes from having Twitter, Amazon, Facebok, Pay Pal on their side. Fall in line or you get fired. Leftist version of cancel culture comes from their support. There is no way that the leftist degenerates would want to give up their power.
The right fears the implications, billionaires and companies are going to just move out, taking with them their money and jobs.
Best solution is an actual bi-partisan coalition to tax the companies. Neither side has enough people to make it happen but together there is a chance.
The thing is, you can explain this all day but just like adopting socialism, they'll deny the logic under the notion that it can work but just hasn't been implemented the right way, yet. They don't learn.
Corporations are left leaning because they want to hire immigrants - they'll work for less, accept shittier conditions, and/or have no negotiating leverage because their employer controls their visa.
The second it comes to taxes, corporations are far right libertarians.
The issue is once you reach a certain level of wealth you cease being a member of your country and become a member of the international wealthy. An american 1% has more in common with a French/russian/english/japanese 1% than they do with 99% of americans. That is the only reason they support seemingly self destructive behavior by following social trends.
Because in their minds they can move anywhere in the world and instantly fit in with their circle. Nothing will change if they live in New York, London or Paris. They'll find whatever country gives them their tax haven while preaching to everyone else they need to give more to the government and then hiding as much as possible as themselves.
The problem is the only solution is to be to outlaw international corporations. Or make it so that any international corporation pays so heavily in tax that they can't compete against domestic corps.
Just as an aside, 1% in the US is 400k/year, which is certainly upper class, but not international elite wealth. They are still living a normal life, just with better quality for everything.
When you cross the line into true merge wealth, you have people working full time to support your every desire and concern, and they will handle your money.
It is really the top .01% ish that are the “problem”.
Like, a 1% could plan a vacation, and fly first class, and stay in the best hotels/resorts. A .01%er says “I want to go to Dubai right now.” and a car is dispatched to take them to an airport where they are met by their packed luggage already on a private jet stocked with their favorite foods and beverages that takes them to a unnamed “resort” with dedicated staff, etc.
Point is, a 1% er still depends on america and its infrastructure. The .01% could buy citizenship in almost any country in the world if they wanted.
Correction noted. I meant the mega rich. 100+ million and above.
I think you're getting crossed signals.
I can't recall anything leftist Oracle has done. They're just flat out evil and their boss looks and acts like a bond villain.
They are still leftists, they have the same diversity hiring practices, women only training programs, diversity and inclusion seminars etc. But they are not very preachy about it.
They are a bit of a mix bag, If I remember correctly they donated to Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020? (not sure about this one)
Do not merely "say". Do.
"Saying" does nothing. Media pressure, activism, Long March infiltration and lawsuits "do" the changes you desire.
The solution to the long march is a short drop.
My 2 cents on why billionaires and corporations are safe:
The left only pretends they want billionaires taxed but in reality they really do not. Leftist power comes from having Twitter, Amazon, Facebok, Pay Pal on their side. Fall in line or you get fired. Leftist version of cancel culture comes from their support. There is no way that the leftist degenerates would want to give up their power.
The right fears the implications, billionaires and companies are going to just move out, taking with them their money and jobs.
Best solution is an actual bi-partisan coalition to tax the companies. Neither side has enough people to make it happen but together there is a chance.
The thing is, you can explain this all day but just like adopting socialism, they'll deny the logic under the notion that it can work but just hasn't been implemented the right way, yet. They don't learn.
Corporations are left leaning because they want to hire immigrants - they'll work for less, accept shittier conditions, and/or have no negotiating leverage because their employer controls their visa.
The second it comes to taxes, corporations are far right libertarians.