That’s part of the beauty of his plan: the taxes aren’t predicated on them LIVING in NYC, but rather on them DOING BUSINESS there.
That way, not only can’t they escape their responsibilities by relocating (a favorite pastime of billionaires), but all OTHER billionaires who want to do business in one of the financial nexuses of the world (which is very nearly all of them worldwide) have to pay closer to their fair share too!
Trump had a “Project 2025” playbook developed and ready before he took office, so he immediately knew what to do, on “day one”. That gave him a huge speed advantage.
I think the left should do the same thing. Write detailed policy explanations before taking office. This way, we can act faster and gain speed.
That is why it makes sense to discuss the policies before he’s even in office.
There’s no need to threaten like that, the billionaire bracket can absorb 2%, and they know it. It’s a bluff and FUD is the only play they have. Some will move loudly for a political statement and the media they own will play up those stories, but reality few will give up NYC lifestyle and convenience over the proposed rate.
Edit- side thought… It would be so easy for one or two to step up and announce they are proud to support their city, to care for their neighbors, and embrace the proposal as a badge of pride and accomplishment. But no, this is america land of the greed
They sometimes do make good on their threats and the wealth concentrated in the northeast is absurd enough to make a significant difference at times
David Tepper (hedge fund manager, net worth 11.4 billion, extreme income of $700 million per year) left New Jersey in 2016 over tax rates for Florida.
His move cost the state $140 million in tax revenue. It wasn’t enough to destroy the state obviously, but it was a noticeable hit to revenues. It also gave media great PR against taxing the wealthy
Etc. of course in our propagandized society very few/no media outlets focus on him paying his fair share (or the ethics of his extreme wealth in the first place). They all fellate him for being such a savvy businessman and skipping out on his civic duty is an extension of that. Fuck public roads and schools, this guy needs a net worth of 11.48 billion instead of 11.42.
He eventually relocated back to NJ in 2020 fwiw. He claims the move wasn’t necessarily about taxes and tbf he never publicly said it was. It is potentially possible he just had a family issue or something and the media ran with to propagandize the situation. he remains a registered voter in Florida, whatever that means
Imo he came back bc he realized the northeast is great. It’s nice to visit the rest of the country but if you live in the rest of the country I’m sorry to say this but your pizza is terrible
Mamdani should just try to tax the life out of them if they try to leave the city.
That’s part of the beauty of his plan: the taxes aren’t predicated on them LIVING in NYC, but rather on them DOING BUSINESS there.
That way, not only can’t they escape their responsibilities by relocating (a favorite pastime of billionaires), but all OTHER billionaires who want to do business in one of the financial nexuses of the world (which is very nearly all of them worldwide) have to pay closer to their fair share too!
Look I already said he’s a 10 you don’t need to sell me on it 🤣
Man I’m really hoping we see some cool things come out of this. I’m not holding my breath but I am hoping for it.
I think it’s good that people talk about it.
Trump had a “Project 2025” playbook developed and ready before he took office, so he immediately knew what to do, on “day one”. That gave him a huge speed advantage.
I think the left should do the same thing. Write detailed policy explanations before taking office. This way, we can act faster and gain speed.
That is why it makes sense to discuss the policies before he’s even in office.
There’s no need to threaten like that, the billionaire bracket can absorb 2%, and they know it. It’s a bluff and FUD is the only play they have. Some will move loudly for a political statement and the media they own will play up those stories, but reality few will give up NYC lifestyle and convenience over the proposed rate.
Edit- side thought… It would be so easy for one or two to step up and announce they are proud to support their city, to care for their neighbors, and embrace the proposal as a badge of pride and accomplishment. But no, this is america land of the greed
Nah the rich have had it easy. They directly benefited from the policies of New York and they should have to pay if they want to leave.
Let’s call it wealth redistribution.
Also I see your point but I think massive exit taxes should be charged regardless
Yeah, but that’s a pipe dream. Just move on.
Imma keep talking about it until somebody does it
Feel free I guess.
They established them nationally under W. No reason not to reflect that locally.
They sometimes do make good on their threats and the wealth concentrated in the northeast is absurd enough to make a significant difference at times
David Tepper (hedge fund manager, net worth 11.4 billion, extreme income of $700 million per year) left New Jersey in 2016 over tax rates for Florida.
His move cost the state $140 million in tax revenue. It wasn’t enough to destroy the state obviously, but it was a noticeable hit to revenues. It also gave media great PR against taxing the wealthy
https://www.schiffsovereign.com/tax/the-state-of-new-jersey-just-signed-its-own-death-warrant-23939/ headline is literally “New Jersey just signed its own death warrant”
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2016/04/06/billionaire-to-save-hundreds-of-millions-from-florida-move.html “billionaire to save hundreds of millions from Florida move”
Etc. of course in our propagandized society very few/no media outlets focus on him paying his fair share (or the ethics of his extreme wealth in the first place). They all fellate him for being such a savvy businessman and skipping out on his civic duty is an extension of that. Fuck public roads and schools, this guy needs a net worth of 11.48 billion instead of 11.42.
He eventually relocated back to NJ in 2020 fwiw. He claims the move wasn’t necessarily about taxes and tbf he never publicly said it was. It is potentially possible he just had a family issue or something and the media ran with to propagandize the situation. he remains a registered voter in Florida, whatever that means
Imo he came back bc he realized the northeast is great. It’s nice to visit the rest of the country but if you live in the rest of the country I’m sorry to say this but your pizza is terrible