The case for taxing wealth, argument by argument.
This video argues that increasing wealth inequality is not an anomaly but a return to historical norms, as human societies have generally been highly unequal. It posits that the post-WWII period of lower inequality in Western nations was an exception, not the rule, and explores the underlying reasons for this persistent trend.
“the top inheritance tax rate at the time was 90% during that period up until the 80s”
“they give it to their kids they buy their kids buy your house your kids don't have a house”
“if you don't tax rich people living standards collapse for ordinary people”
“we had that because we had very high rates attack on wealthier people”
“inequality is just destroying the inequality is just destroying the inequality is just destroying the economy”
“massively increase and living standards massively decrease”