Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Mr.WeRP

(1,098 posts) Mon Dec 16, 2024, 03:03 PM Dec 2024

PROFIT TAX: Use this term for "Privatized" anything

When Trump talks about privatizing the USPS, remind folks that the Post Office is non-profit and the cost of shipping goods is exactly determined to cover the costs. Privatizing anything comes with a PROFIT TAX. That includes healthcare which is why we ended up with a CEO shot dead in the street. You can’t privatize essential services without throwing on a profit tax and we all know what that does in the end.

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

PROFIT TAX: Use this term for "Privatized" anything (Original Post) Mr.WeRP Dec 2024 OP

I've viewed profits as corporate taxes on us for years. Basso8vb Dec 2024 #1

Basso8vb

(1,230 posts)

1. I've viewed profits as corporate taxes on us for years.

Reply to Mr.WeRP (Original post)

Mon Dec 16, 2024, 03:24 PM

Dec 2024

Especially when they are offering a privatized "service" that we could do cheaper and better in the public domain.

Reply to this discussion