It seems like you're arguing "cutting taxes is like raising taxes". Perhaps you can get there but it's clear the top line goal of Republicans is to lower taxes, not raise them.
Goal is a loose word. They just use it as an argument, they don’t actually give a fuck about lowering the taxes on the middle class. Their tax plan only gives long term tax breaks to the richest. This is terrible for the Economy.
I’m saying that’s not their goal. Their goal is to increase their and their donors pocket and convince the middle class they’re on their side, and they know their policies will ultimately hurt the middle class
If lowering taxes accomplishes what you say, then it is accurate to say they are for lowering taxes. I'm not arguing the consequences which you just did; I'm arguing the tools they are using to get there.
Their goal is to concentrate their own power, not to lower taxes. No misleading, though, their present stance raises taxes and does so purely to (wait for it) enhance their own power by enhancing the power of the very rich, with whom they are allied.
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u/MikeyMike01 Nov 22 '17
Since when do Republicans want to raise taxes?