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I do Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #1
+10 well said. nt 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #13
Not a strong Sanders supporter, but I'd pay more for greater good. Hoyt Nov 2015 #54
I'd rather pay more for health than bombs Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2015 #113
Amen. 840high Nov 2015 #92
I'm in. I'm proud to support my roguevalley Nov 2015 #129
I'd rather pay for his platform than another war. EndElectoral Nov 2015 #149
I would pay more for a better system. NT canosoviejo Nov 2015 #2
. merrily Nov 2015 #3
I pay $60 a paycheck for high deductible crap insurance where I work iwillalwayswonderwhy Nov 2015 #4
Ya got that right! My insurance is better but I still had to fork over about three large brewens Nov 2015 #93
Yep, we have to pay $5,000 out of pocket before our insurance kicks in each year AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #120
Then if it takes cost off of employers, some at least, mine would pretty much have to brewens Nov 2015 #125
Implications should be the main factor. If not.....duh. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #148
it cant be an open ended support drray23 Nov 2015 #5
Closing Corporate tax loopholes, ending welfare for the rich, for Wall St. and the MIC 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #18
++++10000 Karma13612 Nov 2015 #49
Europeans with their single payer systems pay less for healthcare than we do. JDPriestly Nov 2015 #80
This payroll tax is not for "health care." It's for family and medical leave. Watch the video. nt MADem Nov 2015 #102
Excellent. blackspade Nov 2015 #123
I know. The OP suggested a hike in payroll taxes. If you raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, JDPriestly Nov 2015 #127
That small hike will probably be most of the pay raise. And then the people will be in a higher MADem Nov 2015 #134
But the OP is about Sander's platform, the Family Leave Act is Gillibrand's bill, Bernie is just one Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #158
If you watch the video, he's the guy who is saying that. MADem Nov 2015 #159
It's way cheaper AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #131
It's not disingenuous and no one is pretending. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #151
To my knowledge, the only program that will increase the payroll tax is paid family/medical leave HerbChestnut Nov 2015 #6
Yes. CentralMass Nov 2015 #7
Hillary is undermining the best work of Senate Democrats Cheese Sandwich Nov 2015 #8
Agreed jkbRN Nov 2015 #11
Indeed Oilwellian Nov 2015 #29
The OP and many others are unable to recognize Democratic legislation when they see it. Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #36
Yeahup..... daleanime Nov 2015 #60
This. Disgusting to see alleged democrats against these issues. ms liberty Nov 2015 #62
Please post that as an OP for a new thread. Great post. Wonderful information. JDPriestly Nov 2015 #84
Maybe later sometime Cheese Sandwich Nov 2015 #114
That's exactly where she should be - TBF Nov 2015 #97
I support it jkbRN Nov 2015 #9
I do. CharlotteVale Nov 2015 #10
It's OK to raise them. Wilms Nov 2015 #12
Show me a liberal who doesn't support it, and I'll show you someone who isn't a liberal. DisgustipatedinCA Nov 2015 #14
+several brazillion, as W would say (how much is a Brazilian?) Demeter Nov 2015 #64
I got no issue with his proposal. So yes, I'm fine with it. Nt. Juicy_Bellows Nov 2015 #15
Why can't the question be asked fairly? Jarqui Nov 2015 #16
Why can't the question be asked fairly? bvf Nov 2015 #38
Just another smear Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #41
Yes I do Autumn Nov 2015 #17
Yes it is worth $1.40/week from each of us so new mothers and fathers can bond with their children Vincardog Nov 2015 #19
Yes, evidence points to most Americans receiving a net benefit JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #20
I do. Chan790 Nov 2015 #21
Yup. Agschmid Nov 2015 #50
Your premise is bogus: "everyone" will not pay higher taxes 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #22
Tax increases to aid families will never phase me Prism Nov 2015 #23
Heck if your first three attempts were fail Warren Stupidity Nov 2015 #24
What is your issue with the proposed tax? Android3.14 Nov 2015 #25
Yes, I believe family leave should be funded by taxpayers. Otherwise employers are incentivized femmedem Nov 2015 #26
Me, because this problem is bigger than any one person tularetom Nov 2015 #27
That's far less than my monthly insurance premioum n/t arcane1 Nov 2015 #28
Payroll taxes are not paid by *everybody* Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #30
true. only those already paying payroll tax will see a tiny increase. restorefreedom Nov 2015 #32
It would be nice if the OP would correct that Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #34
yeah, i wouldn't hold my breath. true or not, it messes with the narrative.nt restorefreedom Nov 2015 #37
How tiny? And a tax that doesn't affect the wealthy is a regressive tax. MADem Nov 2015 #104
actually, most of the cost will be borne by the wealthy restorefreedom Nov 2015 #105
No, it won't. Rich people do not get paychecks, and this is a proposed PAYROLL TAX. MADem Nov 2015 #107
well I suppose if you DID pass such a stool, restorefreedom Nov 2015 #111
support. most will get far more back in savings than what they put in. nt restorefreedom Nov 2015 #31
I do. Taxes are what we pay for civilized society. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #33
I suppose it's Supply Side Hillary now eh? Clinton the Progressive was so "last week" Armstead Nov 2015 #35
No bravenak Nov 2015 #39
I don't. NurseJackie Nov 2015 #40
The VAT. It also works well in Europe. JDPriestly Nov 2015 #108
CA has a simple sales tax, not a Value Added Tax. Very different, no State has a VAT. Bluenorthwest Nov 2015 #157
What do you mean by VAT? How do you think it differs from a sales tax? JDPriestly Nov 2015 #162
If we are going to do it, everbody should pay their fair share....even me. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #42
We now pay per capita about TWICE as much for health care as do others in the world who have JDPriestly Nov 2015 #85
I already have a lot in various privately funded deductions. I would certainly agree with Douglas Carpenter Nov 2015 #43
A tax would be a welcome pay increase for our family!!! CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #44
You are one of those Democrats that Republicans complain about Kalidurga Nov 2015 #45
Oddly enough, I prefer to pay $5k in taxes instead of $10k in insurance premiums/deductible. jeff47 Nov 2015 #46
yeah, my monthly for healthcare is now $6000 for myself and Mrs. The proposed tax hike Doctor_J Nov 2015 #48
how many of you Clinton supporters are willing to have 30 million remain without healthcare, Doctor_J Nov 2015 #47
so true Karma13612 Nov 2015 #53
Yes. I'm paying far too much for health insurance Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2015 #51
Absolutely! Glorfindel Nov 2015 #52
For paid family leave? I'm in! n/t RichVRichV Nov 2015 #55
It's the moral thing to do. azmom Nov 2015 #56
Yes I will pay more. Glad you asked. Too bad you didn't create a poll. tk2kewl Nov 2015 #57
I will pay an extra 2% if it leads to everyone getting equal access to good health care Scootaloo Nov 2015 #58
Count me as a yes Sherman A1 Nov 2015 #59
I would have when I was working. I am sure the last tax cut I got was $100 a month LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #61
Yes! It would be transformative nt riderinthestorm Nov 2015 #63
It's time to exorcise ourselves of voodoo economics and failed trickle down theory deutsey Nov 2015 #65
Fine by me. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #66
Tax me the $200 dollars i pay per month for healthcare WDIM Nov 2015 #67
Pay a few more dollars a year to fund much needed social programs? sarge43 Nov 2015 #68
Damned right I do tkmorris Nov 2015 #69
I'll even pay a bit more to care for the refugees we created ... Babel_17 Nov 2015 #70
I can afford it Boomer Nov 2015 #71
Did even listen to the video you posted? It's a FANTASTIC PRO-Bernie piece! Thanks!!! cui bono Nov 2015 #72
Buy a lottery ticket corkhead Nov 2015 #73
lol, ... Babel_17 Nov 2015 #74
Well, it would be a hell of a lot cheaper to be taxed to pay for REAL universal healthcare, rather kath Nov 2015 #75
I support it. stage left Nov 2015 #76
Yes - I Support Single Payer - Yes I Support Taxes cantbeserious Nov 2015 #77
It's worth it to get our shit together. Warren DeMontague Nov 2015 #78
Count me in! n/t woodsprite Nov 2015 #79
Count me in. I will happily pay more to have a better educated, healthy, inclusive and Live and Learn Nov 2015 #81
Does his platform eliminate other costs I currently experience? Does it raise my pay? lumberjack_jeff Nov 2015 #82
If my healthcare costs go down RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #83
Absolutely. Next question? n/t eggplant Nov 2015 #86
I support it (nt) bigwillq Nov 2015 #87
Please, and thank you. forest444 Nov 2015 #88
by now even the exurbs would rather have some taxes on the middle class than not HAVE a middle MisterP Nov 2015 #89
Yep! Iggo Nov 2015 #90
Sure! NRaleighLiberal Nov 2015 #91
The problem with DU polls is they are not representative of Dems, let alone the country. nt SunSeeker Nov 2015 #94
!! Jack Rabbit Nov 2015 #95
It this supposed to be the big "gotcha" that ends Bernie's campaign? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #96
That's a great way to fight the 1%, isn't it? Tax the 99%. George II Nov 2015 #98
Our filing status is self-employed and we are willing TBF Nov 2015 #99
A little more in taxes vs. a LOT less in bills? Sure thing! nt valerief Nov 2015 #100
Horrible idea. It will go over like a lead balloon. MADem Nov 2015 #101
Fine. nt SusanCalvin Nov 2015 #103
I'm ok with it TSIAS Nov 2015 #106
I do Ned_Devine Nov 2015 #109
I am absolutely on board. malokvale77 Nov 2015 #110
Please do. kacekwl Nov 2015 #112
K&R Paka Nov 2015 #115
Yes. Half-Century Man Nov 2015 #116
We would pay less than we pay now AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #117
I do.... mike_c Nov 2015 #118
Yep. katsy Nov 2015 #119
I do. blackspade Nov 2015 #121
I support this plan fbc Nov 2015 #122
I support it. TIME TO PANIC Nov 2015 #124
I care about others, wendylaroux Nov 2015 #126
Are you Taxed Enough Already? guillaumeb Nov 2015 #128
A question to all on DU who are reading this post: guillaumeb Nov 2015 #130
They also started about four other threads Duckhunter935 Nov 2015 #150
Yah, right? I'm comfy, dammit! snort Nov 2015 #132
Recced to make the thread's comments more visible. Promethean Nov 2015 #133
tax me 60% and i'll be happy not paying for walmart (HRC) ppl. she left to the sharks. juxtaposed Nov 2015 #135
Gladly. And I'll gladly pay higher taxes to enable healthcare for everyone, free college tuition Kip Humphrey Nov 2015 #136
:D Wilms Nov 2015 #137
Not everyone is a supply-sider DefenseLawyer Nov 2015 #138
I don't mind paying more taxes, but I want a progressive tax structure BainsBane Nov 2015 #139
Regressive it is. freedom fighter jh Nov 2015 #141
I do. n/t Hepburn Nov 2015 #140
I can't afford to pay more than I'm paying now . . . freedom fighter jh Nov 2015 #142
This thread reminds me of when Republicans ask for input on Twitter. Scuba Nov 2015 #143
I'm in! denbot Nov 2015 #144
I agree with Bernie's plan. Fearless Nov 2015 #145
This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Nov 2015 #146
I would pay more. Luciferous Nov 2015 #147
I don't mind at all fredamae Nov 2015 #152
I do. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2015 #153
I do. Proudly. It's the right thing to do. AtomicKitten Nov 2015 #154
35% tax TeddyR Nov 2015 #155
I support it. Blue_In_AK Nov 2015 #156
Let's see, endless Healthcare for All vs. endless Warfare for All. Both will require higher taxes. sorechasm Nov 2015 #160
A middle class tax increase is death in a general election. Even if he goes back on it between now stevenleser Nov 2015 #161
This is one of Jamaal510 Nov 2015 #163
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