Whittle is on very strong ground with the behavioral psychology of resentment - there is substantial experimental data to verify it. Yes, that guy who got the $100K would likely tear it up rather than see everyone else get $300K.
He made two comments on taxes: the first one was accurate (regarding income tax). The second one - referencing the half of people who "don't pay any tax" - really isn't. Poor employed people pay FICA, and in most states they pay sales tax - also various excise taxes. These taxes have a real bite when you're poor.
I should have looked, because I just posted the same thing under the title 'But We Want MORE'
ReplyDeleteIt is an excellent commentary, and I recommend it highly.
GMTA! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat video.
ReplyDeleteWhittle is on very strong ground with the behavioral psychology of resentment - there is substantial experimental data to verify it. Yes, that guy who got the $100K would likely tear it up rather than see everyone else get $300K.
He made two comments on taxes: the first one was accurate (regarding income tax). The second one - referencing the half of people who "don't pay any tax" - really isn't. Poor employed people pay FICA, and in most states they pay sales tax - also various excise taxes. These taxes have a real bite when you're poor.