• MrNesser@lemmy.world
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    1 hour ago

    if Macron raise taxes the right will gain more power. He is already on shaky ground.

    • teslekova@lemmy.ml
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      50 minutes ago

      That is one of the weaknesses of the centrist neoliberal platform. Nothing they do is concerned with building a popular support base for tax hikes when necessary, because it’s all designed around economic growth above all. It’s a rare politician who can both deal with the rich and raise popular support when necessary.

      Thanks for pointing out the nuance there, btw. I had indeed made it seem like a simple thing to do.