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Black, middle-class New Yorkers say they’d be victims of Democratic Socialists of America’s tax-hike plan
NY Post ^ | 3/07/26 | Rich Calder

Posted on 03/08/2026 3:58:45 AM PDT by Libloather

Many Black, middle-class NYC property owners say they’d be among the biggest victims of the Democratic Socialists of America’s proposed tax hikes.

Some told The Post the DSA’s Marxist measures — which include higher taxes for individuals making over $300,000, and taxing inheritances over $250,000 — would hurt New Yorkers like themselves who spent decades building up retirement accounts, paying off homes, and planning their estates to benefit their loved ones.

“The reason you invest is to acquire wealth with the hopes of putting it towards your legacy, for your family — and this will greatly affect my family,” said mother-of-three Lorraine Smith-Singleton, 77, of Jamaica, Queens.

The senior said she didn’t vote for socialist Mayor Mamdani but supports his “millionaire tax” plan.

However, she believes the DSA’s other measures unfairly target people in lower tax brackets.

“I favor taxing the rich — the super-rich, but I’m not in favor of taxing middle-class working people,” said the retired registered nurse. “I own two properties, and I intend to give whatever’s left to my children, not the government.”

“It doesn’t matter if you’re black, white, yellow, green, or purple! it doesn’t matter!” she added. ”If you fall into a certain category, your family is gonna be affected, and it is so unfair.

“We already pay more taxes now than what we should be. Everything is sky high.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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To: Libloather

Those complaining voted for the Muslim Commie.


21 posted on 03/08/2026 5:54:17 AM PDT by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRobr 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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To: xp38

Put it in an irrevocable trust and kids pay no taxes. Or start transferring your assets to the kids now.


22 posted on 03/08/2026 6:41:16 AM PDT by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: tennmountainman

So in her stupid mind it’s ok to raid the financial family legacy of the ‘super rich’ with excessive taxation but she gets a pass because she’s just a little less wealthy. The DemoRat lefty is the most hypocritical species of them all.


23 posted on 03/08/2026 6:57:08 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or tyranny)
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To: Libloather
”It doesn’t matter if you’re black, white, yellow, green, or purple! it doesn’t matter! . . . and it is so unfair.”

All races treated the same is unfair?

24 posted on 03/08/2026 7:12:16 AM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (The pandemic we suffer from is not COVID. It is Marxist Democrat Leftism. )
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To: Libloather

wow the black ants are finally starting to get why its wrong to take what they earned and give it to the lazy grasshoppers.


25 posted on 03/08/2026 7:12:56 AM PDT by TexasFreeper2009
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To: Libloather

The place was already shitty enough under Eric Adams , with Bragg as the DA.

Now you have this cryptic background Muslim Communist , ( Barry Obunghole Part2) running the place .

NYC, now with more suck ! Whew. Lemme know when the citizens rise up, until then , the beatings shall continue until morale improves.

26 posted on 03/08/2026 7:27:49 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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To: Libloather

Like the moron, Newscum, said the other day. Elections have consequences. They sure do.


27 posted on 03/08/2026 7:27:57 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (My Pronouns are "Y'all" and "All Y'all". )
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To: Libloather

That’s why Socialism NEVER WORKS. It attracts MORE TAKERS THAN GIVERS. FREE S*** IS REALLY EXPENSIVE WHEN EVERYONE WANTS IT.


28 posted on 03/08/2026 7:30:11 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (My Pronouns are "Y'all" and "All Y'all". )
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To: Libloather

29 posted on 03/08/2026 7:35:13 AM PDT by OldHarbor
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To: Libloather
We already pay more taxes now than what we should be. Everything is sky high.

Well, Lorraine: This is exactly what YOU voted for.

Enjoy the suck while we enjoy the schadenfreude.

30 posted on 03/08/2026 8:11:56 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: Libloather

You voted for this!


31 posted on 03/08/2026 8:19:40 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (May we notice massive black violence without being labeled “racist!” so we can work on solutions?)
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To: null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; AZ .44 MAG; Baynative; bgill; bitt; ...

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32 posted on 03/08/2026 8:40:09 AM PDT by bitt (<IMG SRC=' 'WIDTH=500>)
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To: Libloather

and? suck it up buttercup. you voted for it... start paying the taxes.


33 posted on 03/08/2026 8:48:00 AM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: xp38

SHE CANNOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS......

REALITY SINKING IN ???


34 posted on 03/08/2026 9:10:19 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Libloather

“The senior said she didn’t vote for socialist Mayor Mamdani but supports his “millionaire tax” plan.”

Everyone is a millionaire to a communist. If you have two Pennie’s to rub together there are two the commie can steal.


35 posted on 03/08/2026 9:22:07 AM PDT by Organic Panic ('Was I molested. I think so' - Ashley Biden in response to her father joining her in the shower)
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To: Libloather
I-want-to-help-the-poor
36 posted on 03/08/2026 9:32:45 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: Libloather
“I favor taxing the rich — the super-rich, but I’m not in favor of taxing middle-class working people,” said the retired registered nurse. “I own two properties, and I intend to give whatever’s left to my children, not the government.”

Lorraine, what is 'the Rich'? To a homeless person, the rich could be one living in a shack. To the person living in the shack, it could be one who is living in a rooming home...and so on ..

You want your assets to go to your family, not the government, right? You sound like a Liberal Libertarian...😀

37 posted on 03/08/2026 10:05:55 AM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: PGalt
“I favor taxing the richkn...” LOL!

So who is the rich? The House of Saud is richer than Elon Musk, do you think he wants taxes on them? No, he isn't jealous. Same with me, my boss is richer than me am I jealous of him, no. If I demanded my boss to pay more taxes, it might effect me, by cutting my hours or laying me off...

38 posted on 03/08/2026 10:42:52 AM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: PGR88

Typical LIBERAL THINKING..


39 posted on 03/08/2026 10:45:08 AM PDT by DeplorableTrumpSupporter (FKA ConservaTeen)
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To: OldHarbor

Who in the world is that?


40 posted on 03/08/2026 5:03:55 PM PDT by Ban Draoi Marbh Draoi ( Gen. 12:3: a warning to all antisemites)
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