[lbo-talk] Wealth tax

[Paul Papadeas]

Is it plausible to have a citizen's movement on pushing our elected representatives for a "swiss-style wealth tax" in this country as Doug discussed the benefits in his book "Wall Street". I'm fascinated by some of the measures that can be taken at this point realistically to create an equal level playing field so to speak.  

   

  Where do Obama and Hillary stand in relation to these measures (including Tobin Tax, admitting to support higher Income Taxes for the Billionaires and millionaires, taxing of domestic financial transactions, etc). Are they for highly regulating the financial industry as well as getting rid of the idea of Corporate Personhood? 

   

  Any help on this would be fantastic. 

   

  - Thanks, 

   

  Paul

   

  

Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com> wrote:

  
On Mar 12, 2008, at 4:39 PM, John Thornton wrote:


> I'm sure you've given the matter much consideration but don't you 
> worry
> that having a show on a station known for conspiracy theory 
> propagation
> will give people a negative perception of your work? Guilt by
> association and all that.

There are still some good people who do shows on WBAI. We cling to 
each other in hopes that better times are ahead.

Doug
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