Some interesting factoids and articles recently:
Why is the debate about the capital gains inclusion rate so deranged?
— Drew Yewchuk (@DrewYewchuk) June 19, 2024
Because associations of very rich people have paid think tanks and foundation to operate a constant non-stop misinformation campaign about tax policy for 50+ years aimed at lowering their own tax rates. (1/3)
It would be hard to overstate how successful this misinformation campaign has been. A huge number of North Americans believe a pack of lies are eternal truths of economics, and Alberta’s premier spent nearly her entire career working for such think thanks and foundations. (3/3)
— Drew Yewchuk (@DrewYewchuk) June 19, 2024
It's just incredible. In poll after poll, going back decades, there is majority support (usually in the 75-80% range) for making the rich pay more, but the minute you try to do it, the Conservatives swing into action and manage to convince Joe Q Public that he'll be paying more.
— ๐ฒ๐น๐๐พ ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ณ️๐ (@CJ_Toronto) June 19, 2024
So what you are saying, Robyn, is that a lot of Canadians are misinformed. Someone has been telling them the sky is falling when it isn't, right? Pity we don't have any journalists who could be keeping Canadians better informed.
— Dr Norlaine Thomas (She/Her) (@Norlaine) June 19, 2024