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I know this is kind of a lib thing to complain about, but it really is insane how much electoral mileage the GOP gets out of the fact that its own voters don't understand marginal tax rates. (hexbear.net)
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I see this become apparent on social media every so often and it's really just depressing how widespread the misunderstanding is.

51% of Americans who were polled in a 2021 survey agreed with the statement that "You pay your marginal tax rate on all of your income".

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Crap, I have 18th century brainworms to exorcise?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

For these, you might need to undergo a procedure that involves drilling a hole in your head.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago

Woo, I always wanted to join the Trepa Nation.