I can definitely see how even polite questions could be burdensome to POC, especially in a death by a thousand paper cuts type way. I definitely don’t think Swinton’s convo with Cho was perfect. It drives me completely nuts when European white people pretend they don’t understand American racial tensions. If Cho’s…

I don’t think the Explanatory Comma episode of Code Switch necessarily applies here. Expecting/demanding POC be cultural ambassadors is a fucked up power move that white people pull. This doesn’t quite rise to that level, since Swinton opened basically saying “please feel free to tell me to get fucked.”

If Swinton came in demanding Cho enlighten her I would 100% agree with your comment; I think burnout from being required to be a cultural ambassador is a very real phenomena that POC experience. But Swinton literally opened with the line: “Tell me to fuck off if you feel like it.” Did their conversation go 100%…

My immediate thought as well!

You should consider that the motivation for artificially boosting stock price is also reduced when capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. Executives currently like that buybacks inflate stock prices for two reason: 1) it makes remaining shareholders happy and 2) executives often are paid in part with stock…

Again, less brackets does not equal removing the higher brackets. Economists have certainly made effective arguments for getting rid of the bottom bracket(s), i.e., only start taxing income after [x] amount is earned. I’ve also heard effective arguments that instead of the government administering income-tax credits…

Soooo you’re basically admitting that your meltdown is related to semantics? Have fun with that.

To be compelling, the argument would have to show a strong case for fewer brackets to be better than more brackets.

But I’m not sure why; it seems to me that it would incentivize saving, disincentivize spending, and therefore actually reduce economic activity.

You may want to write a strongly worded letter to the SEC and FASB then, because when companies are acquired their workforce is definitely considered part of the company’s value.

“Compelling arguments” in that there are economists who have effectively argued that the difference between a system with 6 brackets and a system with 7 brackets can be de minimis so long as you are sufficiently taxing income in the top bracket(s). It’s not an argument that fewer brackets is unilaterally better, you…

Can you please elaborate, what specifically is your concern re: buybacks? I think I may be missing it?

Because you responded directly to someone who’s whole comment relates to corporate taxation policies?

Yes, my point was more that the argument, theoretical basis, and policy models for such a tax system exist and have been researched, even if none are actually feasible currently or anytime in the near future. Every time some conservative tries to craft a flat tax policy model, the research always ends up showing it…

Why do you think corporate taxes are related to corporations “spending the money on their workers”? Expenses related to investment in workforce and paying salary/wages is already tax exempt for corporations.

There are compelling arguments for less tax brackets. There are even some compelling arguments for no income tax.* There is no compelling argument for a flat tax structure. It’s an incredibly stupid idea.

You’re basically arguing for policies based on feelings and/or other immeasurable concepts, which is literally impossible. I’m not saying those things aren’t important on an individual basis or that we shouldn’t care about them, but how do you craft effective policy based on these concepts? Even quantifying quality of…

You’re also a lot more likely to die before an ambulance shows up in a rural area. It’s also a lot easier for charitable/nonprofit organizations to operate within a population that is more densely distributing, which means that low income people in denser areas receive more assistance and access to community…

Economic and resource policy are intrinsically linked to your top 2 priorities. And cities generally win out in both categories. :)

I don’t think economic or resource should be the main (or even top 5) metrics for public policy.