[SargeK]

The author proceeds from a serious misconception: that the purpose is to raise revenue.

This is about punishment of the wealthy and successful. “Making them pay their fair share”. It throwing red meat to the mob.

[expat_panama]

...a serious misconception: that the purpose is to raise revenue.   This is about punishment of the wealthy...

Not sure why the press wants to hide this fact, they didn't in '08 and it was ok:

 

 

Barack Obama will raise Capital Gains Taxes...even if it means less tax revenue!!