Christian Schneider: Democrats spread the politics of envy

Somewhere along the line, Americans on the left began thinking incomes were a zero-sum game; if someone was making more money, it meant they were making less. But the idea that your life would be better if someone else was worse off is antithetical to an opportunity society. Envy may be a useful talking point, but as a general rule, deadly sins make for bad tax policy.

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THU News Summary: Walker backs Trump declaring Jerusalem Israel’s capital; DOJ’s John Doe leak investigation

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THU AM Update: Regents to hear update on UW merger plan

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The UW System Board of Regents will receive an update today on President Ray Cross’ UW merger plan. The plan folds the 13 two-year UW Colleges into seven nearby four-year institutions. The board recently passed it via a

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Christian Schneider: Democrats spread the politics of envy

Somewhere along the line, Americans on the left began thinking incomes were a zero-sum game; if someone was making more money, it meant they were making less. But the idea that your life would be better if someone else was worse off is antithetical to an opportunity society. Envy may be a useful talking point, but as a general rule, deadly sins make for bad tax policy.

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