💬 Opinion May 13, 2026 · Michael R. Strain

The War on Billionaires Is Dangerous Nonsense

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The War on Billionaires Is Dangerous Nonsense
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The left- and right-wing populists calling for targeted taxes on the ultra-wealthy argue that the economic game is rigged against typical workers, allowing the rich to take from the middle class and the poor. But this claim is untrue—and the opposite of what aspiring young people need to hear.

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