Washington faces a multi-billion dollar deficit after years of high spending; Democrats propose a wealth tax as a solution.

Citizen Watch Report ^ | Alex Mark

[davikkm]

Washington state is grappling with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit, prompting some Democrats to propose a wealth tax as a potential solution. However, there is still no consensus on the exact size of the deficit or a clear analysis of how the state arrived at this point.

Washington is facing a severe budget crisis, with the state’s deficit reaching billions of dollars after years of unchecked spending. Some Democrats are suggesting that a wealth tax could be the answer to this financial problem. However, there is still no agreement on the precise amount of the deficit, nor is there a thorough analysis of the factors that led to this situation.

[PeterPrinciple]

However, there is still no agreement on the precise amount of the deficit, nor is there a thorough analysis of the factors that led to this situation.

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[Steely Tom]

They’ve held the WH and both houses of Congress for how many years, since Obama was elected?

They could have enacted a “wealth tax” at any point during those intervals. Why didn’t they?

[Skwor]

Yes do it! Washington needs to implement a minimum of a 90% wealth tax, make those rich people pay!

LMAO I so hope they do this, seriously, they (Wash. lib voters) deserve it good and hard!

[brownsfan]

To Dems, there is no problem that taxes won’t solve. I’m completely convinced that Dems think all money is their money, and they simply allow us to have some of it.

[jeffc]

But, of course, cutting the budget is out of the question....

[goodnesswins]

This is Washington STATE

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"multi-billion dollar budget deficit"

"Multi" as in maybe a mere two or three billion? Or a few billion?

What about 2,000 billions? Is 2,000 just "multi"?

The author should have written "multi-TRILLION dollar deficit."

[beethovenfan]

The Democrats throw our money down various ratholes and then they penalize us. These people are thieves.

[Savage Beast]

I propose the ostracism of all registered Democrats as a solution.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Oops, Washington State, not Washington, D.C. I naturally think D.C. when “deficits” is written.

[Lazamataz]

Washington faces a multi-billion dollar deficit after years of high spending; Democrats propose a wealth tax as a solution.

Of COURSE they do.

[1Old Pro]

Some Democrats are suggesting that a wealth tax could be the answer to this financial problem.

What next, "fair share" discussions.

[Jim W N]

The illegal gluttons always want someone else to pay for their excesses and crimes.

ENOUGH ALREADY!!!

THROW THE BUMS OUT!!!!

[asinclair]

Democrats propose a wealth tax because they have no desire to rein in the real problem, excess spending, and extra-Constitutional spending. This is why the Democrats are so angry about Elon Musk: he threatens the continuation of the distribution of OUR money to those they think are more deserving. In other words, wealth redistribution.

But not THEIR wealth. How do people on under $200K/year get to amass more than ten million dollars in just a few years?

[hoagy62]

Just think....Bill Gates resides in WA.

How do you think he’ll get out of it?

[DownInFlames]

Its a spending problem. Gut the civilian federal government by 75%. Defense by 50%. Gut all welfare and get rid of the illegals.

[monkeyshine]

Morons

[goodnesswins]

Well...it would be helpful to put “State” in the headline

[Bobbyvotes]

I am ecstatic having moved from WA state to Florida.