• @PrefersAwkward@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    They’ve been made to believe things like this:

    1. They’d be able to make more than they’re making if taxes were less. In effect, their employer would share the additional after-tax income.

    2. Job prospects would be better. More promotion opportunities, less layoffs, etc. Also, more vacation time, sick leave, etc would be available.

    3. Just about everything bad that happens economically can be linked to higher taxes.

    4. Prices for everything would be lower.

    I’m not defending these views, but this is just what some people believe, and it explains their voting actions. I used to be one such person and I still live among people who see taxes like this. Blame Fox, radio, and similar outlets for spreading misinformation

    • @SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
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      3711 months ago

      Ah yes, if companies made more money, they’d share more with the workers. That explains why corps have been making record profits and… Nothing has improved for workers.

      At some point you just have to ask whether these people are disconnected from reality.

      • FuglyDuck
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        1611 months ago

        At some point you just have to ask whether these people are disconnected from reality.

        we’ve past that point. We don’t need to ask anymore, really. FWIW, I blame the sabotages public education

        • @ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world
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          1011 months ago

          Public education and cognitive dissonance.

          These people realize there’s a problem but they’d rather believe the bullshit their side spews than accept reality

      • prole
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        111 months ago

        No need to ask that when you’ve been paying attention for 16+ years.