• Dave@lemmy.nzM
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      1 year ago

      Oh I forgot to mention the solution needs to be politically palatable too! Or did I just make the task impossible 😆

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          1 year ago

          I’m not sure that counts as politically palatable! Everyone wants more services, less taxes, and to pay down national debt. Think you can do that?

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            1 year ago

            @Dave I don’t believe the narrative that everyone wants lower taxes is true. Nobody consulted me about the tax deductions, and I’m squarely in the bracket that benefits most from them.

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              You know, I think you’re right. I don’t even think it’s a main concern for most people. But I think offering tax cuts may pull some Labour voters to National in the hope of more pay in their limited pay packet, when that’s really a poor solution to the problem of people struggling with the cost of living.