565 sats \ 3 replies \ @PlebeiusG 7 Jan \ parent \ on: DeSantis wants to 'eliminate the IRS' and implement a flat tax news
True. Didn't Trump push a Paul Ryan idea of a tax code so simple you can file on a 3x5 card? I'm probably getting specifics wrong, but it was popular. Went nowhere tho.
Its like running for school president on the campaign promise of free ice cream on Fridays for all students. Childish.
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242 sats \ 0 replies \ @erict875 8 Jan
I have the theory that we tend to collectively underestimate the power of unelected bureaucrats. If your proposals go against their interests, they'll just rebel and keep throwing sand in the gears.
Examples: Brexit implementation, Trump's immigration laws etc.
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102 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 7 Jan
People love to hear it. @elvismercury introduced me to signaling theory not long ago and it really only makes sense in that frame.
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242 sats \ 0 replies \ @PlebeiusG 7 Jan
And now you've introduced it to all of us. 🤙
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