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RichClem » 24 Jul 2014 9:23 am » wrote: Their top rate is half the US's, so it's half as progressive.

1. I never claimed that we don't have a progressive tax system - or that it was less progressive than theirs.
2. If there are several different rates, ranging from 0% to 20%, that is what economists and tax professionals refer to as a "progressive tax system." I said they had one, and you posted the proof. I'm glad you agree we can work together.

RichClem » 24 Jul 2014 9:23 am » wrote: Both of which are less socialistic than the US.

I am delighted to see that you have dropped Detroit as your personal yard stick for a nation's success, and are holding Singapore's feet to the fire by insisting that if they can be shown to be "less socialistic than the US," then any taint of socialism is removed, and their freedomy reputation is redeemed.

You seem absolutely committed to refusing my surrender. I have told you repeatedly that I concede: Singapore is the second most pure capitalist nation on earth, and as such is a standing monument to what effect our adopting a more laissez faire approach on these shores will have,

You and I might disagree on whether living in a capitalist slave pit will be pleasant and freedomy - but we certainly CAN agree that Singapore is the second best example of what life under more pure capitalism will be like for average folks.